WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, July 30th, Representative Jose Serrano (D-NY) introduced the Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act, a bill which, if passed, will remove all legal barriers to States and local jurisdictions to spend federal funding that they receive for prevention of diseases directly on syringe exchange.

To: URBAN AFFAIRS EDITORS Contact: Susan Clark of the Trust for Public Land, +1-347-675- 5824, or Philip Schmidt of the Office of Congressman Serrano, +1- 202-225-4361 Environmental, Community Groups Hail Conservation Success NEW YORK,Nov.20/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Today, Congressman Jose E.

WASHINGTON _ A key House committee Tuesday approved a bill that would have Puerto Ricans voting by late 2009 if they want to continue as a U.S. territory or opt for a change, including independence or making the island America's 51st state.

WASHINGTON _ A key House committee Tuesday approved a bill that would have Puerto Ricans voting by late 2009 if they want to continue as a U.S. territory or opt for a change, including independence or making the island America's 51st state.

WASHINGTON _ For the first time in nearly a decade, the House of Representatives seems likely to pass a bill that would put Puerto Rico on a path to statehood or independence.