‘Extend transition by 5 years’

Gov. Benigno R. Fitial will bring up once again the issue of the CNMI’s need to extend by five more years the federalization transition that is set to expire in 2014, this time at the annual meeting of U.S. governors in July, because the Fitial administration said the U.S....
Posted On Jun 22 2012 07:53
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Bill seeks to cut retired officials, judges’ 3-pct. annual pension increase

To help prolong the NMI Retirement Fund’s lifespan so that retirees will continue to get their pensions, a lawmaker is now drafting a bill seeking to remove the annual 3 percent increase in pension of “all” retired elected officials, judges and justices, as well as cap at...
Posted On Jun 22 2012 07:53
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Admin says it did not overspend food stamp money but seeks further USDA clarification

The Fitial administration’s initial finding is that it did not overspend food stamp money that caused the program to cut its benefits by 13.6 percent in May, but it is seeking further clarification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its letter to Delegate...
Posted On Jun 16 2012 03:31
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Admin’s 3-pronged approach to help solve Fund crisis

Rep. Froilan Tenorio (Cov-Saipan) questioned yesterday whether Gov. Benigno R. Fitial can place the NMI Retirement Fund under the Department of Finance when it issues an executive order placing the Fund under a state of emergency. Press secretary Angel Demapan said “yes,” adding...
Posted On Jun 05 2012 06:57
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