Roman, Ivan. <br/><br/>
In Puerto Rico, Statehood Vs. Commonwealth Debate Continues. / 
Ivan Roman. 
 -  KRT News Service,  2002. 
 - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003.  Article 53.  Global Issues,  1522-3221; .
<br/><br/> Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003.  Originally Published: In Puerto Rico, Statehood Vs. Commonwealth Debate Continues, July 24, 2002; pp. n.p.. 
<br/><br/> "The Popular Democratic Party likes to tout the island's ties to a strong U.S. economy that made it a richer, industrialized society while allowing Puerto Ricans--U.S. citizens since 1917--to preserve their culture and language. However, as the commonwealth enters its 50th year Thursday [July 25, 2002], it is showing clear signs that the status forged as an alternative to statehood and independence in 1952 is outgrowing itself." (ORLANDO SENTINEL) This article debates whether Puerto Rico should become a state or remain a commonwealth. 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>1522-3221; 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Independence movements.<br/>Statehood (American politics)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Puerto Rico--Politics and government.<br/>United States--Territories and possessions.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>AC1.S5 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>050