Navy tells Rep. Serrano that it has no plans to return to Vieques

This press release from Congressman Jose Serrano states that the Navy has no intention of resuming training in Vieques.

Congressman José E. Serrano

Representing the Sixteenth District of New York

PRESS RELEASE

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Serrano Announces Navy Has No Intention of Reopening Training Range On
Vieques

March 20, 2009 – Washington, DC – This afternoon, Congressman José E. Serrano received confirmation from the Navy’s Congressional Relations office that the Navy has no intention of reopening Vieques as a training range.

“I am pleased to hear that the Navy has no plans to return to Vieques,” said Serrano. “The people of Vieques have suffered enough. I am glad that the Navy now realizes the harm that has been caused, and agrees that this painful chapter in the history of Puerto Rico must remain closed.”

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Congressman José E. Serrano has represented the Bronx in Congress since 1990. He is the most senior Puerto Rican Member of Congress.