Stefanik undecided on President Obama's Puerto Rico assistance plan

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, said she has not yet taken a position on President Obama's plan to help Puerto Rico restructure its debt.

"I'm reviewing the plan with my colleagues," Stefanik said in a telephone interview on Thursday.

Stefanik said if Puerto Rico was a state instead of a territory, it would have the option of declaring bankruptcy.

Earlier this year Stefanik co-sponsored legislation to make Puerto Rico a state.


Stefanik has received about $18,000 in campaign contributions from residents of Puerto Rico.

One contributor also contributed to E-PAC, the congresswoman's political action committee.

Stefanik undecided on President Obama's Puerto Rico assistance plan

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