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Revised bill gets mixed reaction
THE revised version of Bill 185 failed to pacify critics of the same-sex union, but supporters of the proposal consider it a “positive step toward healing the wounds from the debate.”
Six more senators
Aguon proposes a referendum to raise legislative seats to 21 A BILL that would increase the number of senators from 15 to 21 was introduced yesterday by Sen. Frank Aguon Jr., who wants the voters to decide on the proposal through a referendum.
Two year "umbrella permits": continuing the system of indentured servitude
October 14, 2009 Instead of endorsing U.S. status for the long-term workers, the CNMI government led by the DOL, apparently with the blessing of the Office of Attorney General, will be offering two-year permits to all guest workers with legal status so that the CNMI government may maintain the maximum possible number of indentured servants allowed for the maximum number of years allowed under PL 110-229. The proposal was announced today by the Saipan Tribune
Bordallo voted for Abercrombie amendment
CONGRESSWOMAN Madeleine Z. Bordallo has voted in favor of Hawaii Congressman Neil Abercrombie’s controversial wage amendment despite her serious concerns about the proposal.