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The largest benefit Puerto Rico would gain by being admitted to the union as a State is representation in government. Right now Puerto Rico has one non-voting representative in Congress, and no say in Presidential elections. With statehood, Puerto Rico would have about 6 voting representatives in the House, and 2 Senators along with about 8 Electoral votes in a presidential election.
With Statehood, Puerto Rico would receive much more federal money for all sorts of social programs and infrastructure improvements. Puerto Rico would also have more control over its own ports and territory.
On the other side of the coin, statehood would mean that Puerto Ricans would lose the federal income tax exemption. Puerto Ricans pay prenty of federal and local taxes, but are exempt from most federal income taxes right now. There is also a cultural argument against statehood. Puerto Ricans are very proud of their Spanish heritage and do not want lose it.
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What number state is Puerto Rico?
Puerto rico will never be a state
What is the state insect of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is not a state. The symbol/insect/animal of Puerto Rico is the Coqui.
What state is Puerto Rico by?
Puerto Rico is by Cuba
What is the state soil of Puerto Rico?
The state soil of Puerto Rico is Bayamon.
What taxes would Puerto Rico have to pay if they became a state?
puerto rico would have more money then what is has now
Is Puerto Rico finaly a state?
no * Puerto Rico is a commonwealth.
What state is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is not in any state. It is in the Caribbean.
When will Puerto Rico be a state?
Perhaps never, the choice belongs to the Puerto Ricans. PUERTO RICO WILL NEVERR BE A STATE
What is the state of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is officially named the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States.
What year was Puerto Rico made a state?
Puerto Rico is a US Territory and has not achieved statehood.
Does Puerto Rico have a state quarter?
Yes Puerto Rico has a territory quarter.
Who is Puerto Rico dictator?
Puerto Rico does not have a dictator. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth (but not a state) of the United States. I believe it has a governor, but that is about it.
