Posted on 05/01/2006 10:01:35 AM PDT by Westlander
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The government of Puerto Rico ran out of money Monday, forcing the U.S. commonwealth to close public schools and shut down government offices, putting almost 100,000 people out of work.
The legislature and governor failed to reach a last-minute accord that would have averted the first-ever partial shutdown of the government in island history.
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And the fun and games continue...
Wow, the walkouts have already had an effect! ;)
Does this mean the Navy can start shelling again???
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They should request assistance from Hugo in Venezuela, maybe Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and the other can help with securing the funds.
I bet no one will be able to tell any difference. All the people from there I have spoken to do not want to get off the American teet. The food stamps a money flow like a giant waterfall.
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