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‘To be governed’

What does it mean to be governed? The best description I have come across so far comes from P.J. Proudhon, who wrote a book entitled “General Idea of the Revolution in the Nineteenth Century.” My friend Bill Stewart, who is reading this column online from West Virginia, ought...
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Teno backs termination of Manglona

Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio yesterday supported moves to remove Laura I. Manglona from the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation Board, but tossed the issue back to the Senate following disclosure that she has violated laws restricting government employees from becoming CUC director.
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Betel nut imports from Philippines,Taiwan banned

Local officials will indefinitely ban betel nut imports from the Philippines and Taiwan starting Sept. 6, while experts determine whether or not the plants have caused a disease in local betel nut trees.
Posted On Aug 17 1999 00:00
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Teno: No to 5-year stay limit

The proponent of the controversial initiative seeking a five-year stay limit on alien workers on the island is insistent, vowing to lobby support from voters if members of the Legislature reject its inclusion in the ballots during the November midterm elections.
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//August 17, 1999

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