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Following the U.S. House of Representatives voted on HR 2499- Statehood for Puerto Rico, my Congressional representative Bill Posey (R-FL 15) wrote to me. Rep. Posey was one of 181 cosigners to the bill, and voted for it when it was brought up late Thursday afternoon.Andrea, Now that the smoke has cleared a little.... Numerous callers to my office today referenced 5 bullet points, which they called “Quick Facts” as reasons to vote against H.R.2499. Below in bold type are responses to the “quick facts” in relation to the actual bill which passed today: Here are some quick facts:...

<p>WASHINGTON — The House has approved legislation that could set in motion changes in Puerto Rico's 112-year relationship with the United States, including a transition to statehood or independence.</p> <p>The bill gives Puerto Ricans a two-step path to expressing how they envision their political future.</p>

Glenn Beck just talked to the Refounder who tipped him off on the Puerto Rico/Tennessee Plan. The Refounder says that the House is planning to vote on the resolution in about 45 minutes. Call your Congressman! Puerto Rico can already vote on statehood. They’ve done it 4 times.

After reading Robert Moon's article in the Conservative Examiner, yesterday and watching the Glenn Beck video you will see how our elected representatives are moving under the cover of smoke and using mirrors to deflect our attention to issues like financial reform. HR 2499, being voted on today, if passed it will force a yes or no vote in Puerto Rico...if passed, the trigger is pulled on the second question....bringing in the "Tennessee Plan" path to statehood. Statehood adds millions of votes, 2 Senators, and more. Its all there.