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Puerto Rico Votes To Become 51st State
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A slim majority of Puerto Ricans sought to change their ties with the United States and become the 51st U.S. state in a non-binding
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referendum that would require final approval from Congress.
The two-part referendum asked whether the island wanted to change its 114-year relationship with the United States. Nearly 54 percent, or 922,374 people, sought to change it, while 46 percent, or 786,749 people, favored the status quo.
Posted: 11/08/2012
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Views: 17,509
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Duration: 00:27
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