Two young men clean up debris in Garapan asTyphoon Kong-Rey begins to move away from Saipan after the typhoon reached its closest point of approach yesterday, within 50 miles of the island. Photo by Mark Peñaranda

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Members of the Legislature’s minority, from left, Sen. Judith Guthertz, D-Mangilao, Sen. Rory Respicio, D-Agana Heights, Minority Leader Judi Won Pat, D-Malojloj, and Sen. Adolpho Palacios, D-Ordot/Chalan Pago, prepare for the resumption of a session yesterday to discuss Bill 74, the Camacho administration’s revised budget plan. Photo by Paul Blas

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Kong-Rey leaves NMI
TYPHOON Kong-Rey 01W approached to within 50 miles east-northeast of Saipan at 7 a.m. yesterday before moving away and sparing the island the damage that would have....(Full Story)

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DC lobbyist’s contract good for 6 months
THE administration wants to retain its Washington-based lobbyist for the next six months, according to Press Secretary Charles P. Reyes Jr...(Full Story)

Saipan thankful typhoon changed direction
SAIPAN residents say they are thankful that Typhoon Kong-Rey 01W did not slam into the island yesterday as earlier projected. Frank Camacho, a staff member in .....(Full Story)

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