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Will Puerto Rico Become The 51st State?

Wednesday November 14, 2012

In last week's election, a majority of Puerto Ricans voted in favor of becoming the 51st state. However, there are still a number of obstacles for Puerto Rico to overcome before becoming a state. Craig speaks with Ozzie Rivera, Community School Coordinator for Southwest Solutions, and Rep. Harvey Santana, State Representative for Michigan's 10th District, about the cultural and political implications of the possible Puerto Rican statehood.

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