Mulvaney Says Puerto Rico Won't Get a Debt Bailout

Mulvaney Says Puerto Rico Won't Get a Debt Bailout

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The video discusses the current state of Puerto Rican general obligation bonds, valued at $18 billion, and their drastic price decline. Mick Mulvaney clarifies that there will be no bailout for bondholders, and the debt issue will be addressed through the PROMESA process. Jen Epstein provides insights from her interview with Mulvaney, emphasizing the federal government's focus on storm recovery rather than debt relief.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate total value of Puerto Rican general obligation bonds mentioned in the video?

$10 billion

$18 billion

$30 billion

$25 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the trading price of the bonds mentioned in the video?

$0.75 on the dollar

$0.50 on the dollar

$1.00 on the dollar

$0.32 on the dollar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Jen Epstein speak with regarding the Puerto Rican debt issue?

Mick Mulvaney

The President

The Vice President

The Secretary of State

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the President suggest about Puerto Rican debt in his interview?

It should be ignored

It should be wiped out

It should be increased

It should be bought by investors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process is mentioned as necessary for handling Puerto Rican debt?

The GATT process

The PROMESA process

The NAFTA agreement

The TPP process