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US Senate OKs extension of E-2C, asylum bar, H visa cap exemption

The U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent on Wednesday night (Thursday, CNMI time) a bill extending up to 2019 not only the CNMI-only investor visa program but also the islands’ exemptions from accepting asylum applicants and from the H visa cap. These policies would have...
Posted On Jun 20 2014 04:00
, By Haidee V. Eugenio
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Casino law repeal blocked from House calendar

A controversial bill repealing and reenacting in its entirety the Saipan casino law, which is a subject of lawsuits and criticism, failed to muster enough votes to be placed on calendar yesterday afternoon. It was instead referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further...
Posted On Jun 19 2014 04:01
, By Haidee V. Eugenio

DPW extends anew Marpi landfill emergency contract

Department of Public Works Secretary Martin Sablan confirmed Tuesday that the six-month emergency contract awarded to Tangs Corp. to operate the Marpi landfill has been extended for three months in the amount of some $186,000. Sablan said the extension will give DPW time to issue...
Posted On Jun 19 2014 04:00
, By Haidee V. Eugenio

Anti-casino signatures returned

Deputy Attorney General Gilbert Birnbrich gave individuals leading three petitions to repeal the Saipan casino and electronic gaming laws a chance to “withdraw” these petitions and “submit” them after curing “identified defects.” This also allows the group to gather more...
Posted On Jun 19 2014 04:00
, By Haidee V. Eugenio
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