Funding for local projects is competitive at the federal level from what I understand.
If it doesn't serve a primary scientific purpose, then why would Puerto Rico be put at the front of the line?
i.e. there's 50 other states and D.C. competing to be the most attractive to big ticket project funding, which also deliver education, youth initiatives, high paying jobs, etc.
i.e. there's 50 other states and D.C. competing to be the most attractive to big ticket project funding, which also deliver education, youth initiatives, high paying jobs, etc.