February 22, 1999 - Page 5 of 6

Legislative leaders off to D.C. to lobby

Senate President Paul A. Manglona and House Speaker Diego T. Benavente flew on Saturday to Washington D.C. in an effort to thwart fresh attempts by the Clinton administration to push for federal takeover of the CNMI as well as to cut back financial assistance to the government.

Posted On Feb 22 1999 00:00

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Cing asks U.S. lawmakers to block funds cut

Tinian Sen. David Cing prodded members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a measure that will waive the matching requirement for federal funds under the capital improvement projects, saying current White House's proposal to cut the assistance will hamper development here.

Posted On Feb 22 1999 00:00

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DPS catches 3 more escapees

Escaped convicts William Sablan, Vicente Aldan Jr. and Jeffrey Celis fell into the hands of the SWAT team of the Department of Public Safety last Friday.

Posted On Feb 22 1999 00:00

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Bill provides compensation, repatriation costs for workers

An administration-sponsored legislation will seek compensation of up to $3,000 in unpaid wages and repatriation cost for foreign workers with pending monetary awards against their bankrupt employers following an agreement between the CNMI and U.S. legislators.

Posted On Feb 22 1999 00:00

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Legislative leaders off to D.C. to lobby

Cing asks U.S. lawmakers to block funds cut

DPS catches 3 more escapees

Bill provides compensation, repatriation costs for workers

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