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No More Colonialism Disguised as Financial Assistance: The US Must Relinquish Puerto Rico
The US may soon oversee the finances of the entire government of Puerto Rico, marking a new era in Caribbean colonialism.
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What Can Donald Trump Teach Us About the National Debt?
Donald Trump's rants on dealing with debt may actually provide a teachable moment.
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So Sue Them: What We’ve Learned About the Debt Collection Lawsuit Machine
ProPublica spent years gathering data to shed light on how debt collectors use the courts.
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Economist Paul Craig Roberts: Greece Must Leave the Eurozone to Regain Its Sovereignty
Paul Craig Roberts, a former undersecretary of the US Treasury, discusses how indebted countries are forced to accept austerity.
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Replacing Predatory Lenders With Community Finance in Oakland
Charging excessive amounts of money for the availability of credit or loans ruins communities.
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Obama Administration Finally Grants Homeowners 2008 Crisis Debt Relief
Relief will be granted to those who were three months behind on payments as of March 1 and who also owe $250,000 or less.
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Free From Jail, Imprisoned by Debt
People in at least 30 states are barred from voting because they're unable to pay their court fines.
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Patently Absurd Logic on Budget Deficits and Debt
The government is not like a family that has to pay off its debt.
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Debtors’ Island: How Puerto Rico Became a Hedge Fund Playground
Once touted as the showcase of US-led economic development, debt-strapped Puerto Rico is currently embroiled in a struggle for survival.
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In Shock to Wall Street, Puerto Rico Moves to Suspend Payments on $72 Billion Public Debt
The Puerto Rican Senate and the House of Representatives have both passed an emergency declaration authorizing the governor to suspend payments.