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A federal judge refused to dismiss constitutional claims from residents of Puerto Rico over their denial of federal benefits, including supplemental security income, food stamps and Medicare Part D low-income subsidies, despite their status as U.S. citizens.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A federal judge refused to dismiss constitutional claims from residents of Puerto Rico over their denial of federal benefits, including supplemental security income, food stamps and Medicare Part D low-income subsidies, despite their status as U.S. citizens.

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