FEDERAL TAKEOVER Local leaders wants status quo

Local leaders hope to draw support from their allies in the U.S. Congress in a bid to block the latest attempt to extend federal immigration laws to the Northern Marianas, according to lawmakers.
Posted On Oct 26 1999 00:00
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Don’t rush FTZ bill approval

Senate Vice President Thomas P. Villagomez expressed concern yesterday over pressures to pass the free trade zone bill without resolving problems on some of its provisions, saying changing the law in the next few years will send a wrong signal to foreign investors.
Posted On Oct 26 1999 00:00
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Island economy to grow 1- 2 percent

Despite predictions that the island's economy will hit rock bottom in the last quarter of 1999, the Northern Marianas is expected to post a growth of 1 to 2 percent next year, according to an economic report prepared by Bank of Hawaii.
Posted On Oct 26 1999 00:00
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NMC offers new business program

The Small Business Development Center of the Northern Marianas College is offering a new program that would allow established business owners to learn from one another's successful strategies.
Posted On Oct 26 1999 00:00
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