By Bernadette H. Carreon
Horizon news staff

President Remengesau has asked Congress to confirm the appointment of seven individuals that will compose the Congressional Reappointment Commission.
The member of the commission will be tasked in reapportioining and redistricting the Senate electoral district and adjust the number of senators.
The president has appointed Masuo Kyota, Etibek Sadang, Emil Ramarui, Haruo Esang, Masao Ueda, Celestine Yangilmau and Emmanuel Maldangesang to the commission.
"I have selected these individuals based upon their qualifications and their ability to serve the nation in this role. Further as required by statute, these proposed members represent a broad section of our nation, and they will bring their different perspectives to the reapportionment debate," the president said in his letter to Senate President Surangel Whipps.
Earlier senators numbered to 18 and then it was reduced to nine. The president said nine senators are too small.
He said the commission is a critical service to the democracy and that action should be taken immediately to the request because the commission should complete their work by July 1.