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A FRIEND asked me what I thought about Al Stayman’s recent visit — i.e, what was my take on the subject of the “federal takeover” which has been dangling over the CNMI’s head since 1986.....(See details)

Editorials
STILL unresolved for many government agencies and their employees is how the additional 15 percent budget cut proposed by the Department of Finance and the Office of Management and Budget ...(See details)

We need standards
THE value of standards and commitment goes hand in hand. This should be our principle more than ever.
To illustrate this point: On Dec. 22, 2003 a magnitude 6.5 earthquake,...(See details)

Common sense legislation for Tinian, Rota and Saipan
I MUST first say KUDOS to Mayor Tudela and the Saipan Municipal Council for signing the neighborhood watch ordinance and forging ahead to protect their constituents on Saipan,...(See details)