Senate backs Puerto Rico debt bill, sends to Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday gave solid approval to a relief plan to help Puerto Rico address its $70 billion debt, sending the measure to President Barack Obama for his expected signing into law just ahead of a possible default by the U.S. territory on its next debt payment. The measure passed by the Senate on a vote of 68-30. The House of Representatives has already approved the bill. On Friday, Puerto Rico faces a potential default on a chunk of its debt if it cannot make $1.9 billion worth of debt payments. (Reporting by Susan Cornwell; Editing by Sandra Maler)