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Lydia Méndez Silva
Lydia Méndez Silva is a Puerto Rican people, Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico, Popular Democratic Party (PPD). She has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 1997 representing Puerto Rico Representative districts, District 21. Early years and studies Lydia R. Méndez Silva was born on January 11 in San Germán, Puerto Rico, San Germán. She began studying in José C. Barbosa Elementary School in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, Sabana Grande, and continued in José A. Castillo Junior High School and Luis Muñoz Rivera High School, where she graduated. In 1972, Méndez began studying Practical Nursing at the Rodriguez Army Health Clinic at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Méndez received her degree in Nursing from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. Professional career and public service While studying, Méndez worked at the University Hospital of Centro Médico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, San Juan. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puerto Rico House Of Representatives
The House of Representatives of Puerto Rico () is the lower house of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, the bicameral territorial legislature of Puerto Rico. The House, together with the Senate, control the legislative branch of the government of Puerto Rico. The structure and responsibilities of the House are defined in Article III of the Constitution of Puerto Rico, which vests all legislative power in the Legislative Assembly. Every bill must be passed by the Senate and by the House, and signed by the governor in order to become law. The House has exclusive power to initiate impeachments and bring an indictment. The constitution also establishes that the appointment of the Secretary of State and the Comptroller require the advice and consent of the House, with all other appointments confirmed by the Senate alone. Financially, all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. Structurally, the House is normally composed of 51 members. Forty are electe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
