2008-05-01T00:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/45273 tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/2142500 2008-05-01T00:00:00Z Ginebo53 Jim Benedetto, the Federal Ombudsman, will be speaking at the Philippine Consulate Office on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 6:00p.m. to answer questions and clarify misconceptions concerning HR 3079 and PL 15-108 Philippine Consulate New ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ginebo53.blogspot.com/2008/05/philippine-consulate.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/2136041 2008-04-30T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam Christensen, expressing a strong concern that all people on the CNMI have an opportunity to voice their opinions on HR 3079, held the first Congressional hearing on the islands in August 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/05/congress-oks-federalization-bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-14:/commentary/2058457 2008-04-14T00:00:00Z KAKAMMPI News The move to improve the working conditions of alien workers paved the way for the approval of bill HR 3079 or the NMI Immigration, Security and Labor Act (ISLA) by the US House of Representatives. This law that transferred the US ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kakammpi-news.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-law-to-protect-ofws-in-saipan-from.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-13:/commentary/2086272 2008-04-13T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam In addition to federalizing CNMI immigration, the bill would also give the Commonwealth a delegate with limited voting powers to the US House. The CNMI provisions contained in S. 2739 are identical to the House version, HR 3079, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/04/chamber-outlines-hopes-for-immigration.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-11:/commentary/2086273 2008-04-11T00:00:00Z Garments is the new black The CNMI provisions contained in S. 2739 are identical to the House version, HR 3079, which passed by the House in December 2007. Akaka hailed the omnibus bill’s “targeted provisions that address unique circumstances and issues ...<br /><br /><a href="http://garmentfolder.antfarm.jp/2008/04/12/hawaii-senators-back-s-2739/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-09:/commentary/2027190 2008-04-09T00:00:00Z Singles In Sanak Ak The anonymous committee staffer (quoted in the Marianas Variety of January 30, 2008) and the letter writers contend that there are two separate guest worker programs provided by HR 3079 under which employers may hire nonimmigrant . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://singlesinsanak-ak.blogspot.com/2008/04/guest-worker.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-01:/commentary/2015658 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z NO REST FOR THE AWAKE - MINAGAHET CHAMORRO At first glance, it looks to be non-controversial, however, upon closer inspection, Title 7, which has passed in the house under HR 3079, is an unjust and controversial bill. The fact that: 1) it is hidden amongst bills that seem ...<br /><br /><a href="http://minagahet.blogspot.com/2008/04/urgent-call-your-senators-today.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-22:/commentary/1937793 2008-03-22T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! Third, no matter what adverse effects are produced for a very small number of individuals who truly have absolutely no ties remaining in their home country, that effect is also present under HR 3079 which will deport all of these people ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2008/03/flip-flopping-on-exit-provision.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-09:/commentary/1712980 2008-03-09T16:59:12Z Bad Mom, Good Mom International Women's Day International women's day enjoys a lower profile in the US than in many other areas of the world. It was off my radar until knitaly mentioned it last week. Her thoughts about having to fight over and over again for rights that<br /><br /><a href="http://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/2008/03/international-womens-day.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-28:/commentary/1684003 2008-02-28T00:00:00Z Inbox Robot: Legislation News collusion to instigate the passage of federal legislation HR3079. The untimely departure of Mr. David ... whether he had a falling out with Senate staffer Allen Stayman. We must all remember ... of the Good Shepherd&#39;s testimonies before ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=158415594">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-27:/commentary/1680232 2008-02-27T00:00:00Z Recent CBO Cost Estimates Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on January 30, 2008.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=8998&type=1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-22:/commentary/1653444 2008-02-22T00:00:00Z Top News Cast - USA - House of Representatives Lawmakers Ask US Senate To Wait On Federalization Measure pacific, HI - 1 hour ago The bill has passed the US House of Representatives, and is awaiting full Senate consideration. &quot;If HR 3079 is not scrutinized carefully and amended to . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tnc-usa-hor.blogspot.com/2008/02/lawmakers-ask-us-senate-to-wait-on.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-21:/commentary/1693432 2008-02-21T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam “If HR 3079 is not scrutinized carefully and amended to address all major stakeholders&#39; concerns, including that of the Commonwealth government, community and local businesses, utter disaster will surely befall the Commonwealth,” the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/02/delay-action-on-federalization-bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-13:/commentary/1712979 2008-02-13T00:00:00Z Marianas Pride If you read HR 3079 and its intent, I think it addresses all these fears and puts them to rest. As Yoda from Star Wars put it so eloquently, “Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://marianaspride.blogspot.com/2008/02/response-to-greg-cruz-by-ed-propst.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/2027189 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z Blog about Northern Mariana Islandss 2483, contains the exact text of HR 3079 as passed by the House on Dec. 12, 2007, and as approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last month. The bill would Baby names beginning with V, Page 2 extend immigration law ...<br /><br /><a href="http://affiliatemanagement.net/northernmarianaislands/2008/02/13/federalization-bill-hits-snag/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/1647351 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z CNMI LABOR FORUM It is clear that Mr. Wicker does not understand HR 3079. It establishes a permit system under which each employer in the Commonwealth must have a permit in order to hire a nonimmigrant foreign worker. It does not matter whether the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cnmilaborforum.blogspot.com/2008/02/2-13-08-saipan-tribune-c-reyes-ltr-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/1689996 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z サイパン あぐっぱ！cnmi WATCHER 「私は、彼らが連邦法案HR3079のノン・イミグラント・ステイタスを支持し、ＣＮＭＩに来て署名é<br /><br /><a href="http://mahi-mahirider7.noblog.net/blog/10493923.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-12:/commentary/1712978 2008-02-12T00:00:00Z Peace and Justice for Guam and the Pacific It is clear that Mr. Wicker does not understand HR 3079. It establishes a permit system under which each employer in the commonwealth must have a permit in order to hire a nonimmigrant foreign worker. It does not matter whether the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://decolonizeguam.blogspot.com/2008/02/clarification-on-federal-takeover-bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-11:/commentary/1614771 2008-02-11T00:00:00Z Marianas Pride In MP’s quest to inform and educate its readers, two feature articles in this issue are related to a major local topic of discussion over the past few months, the effect that HR 3079 will have on the CNMI and the status of its ...<br /><br /><a href="http://marianaspride.blogspot.com/2008/02/mp-magazine-for-january-february-now-on.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-11:/commentary/1689994 2008-02-11T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam It is clear that Mr. Wicker does not understand HR 3079. It establishes a permit system under which each employer in the commonwealth must have a permit in order to hire a nonimmigrant foreign worker. It does not matter whether the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/02/letter-to-editor-clarification-on.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-09:/commentary/1689995 2008-02-09T00:00:00Z CNMI LABOR FORUM There have been many discussions in the Blogosphere concerning PL 15-108: The Commonwealth Employment Act, and HR 3079, which is now pending in the US Senate. This blog is intended to provide a forum to help educate the public on PL ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cnmilaborforum.blogspot.com/2008/02/welcome-to-cnmi-labor-forum.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-08:/commentary/1594301 2008-02-08T00:00:00Z Peace and Justice for Guam and the Pacific I AM writing on behalf of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to correct the conclusion in Howard Willen’s article “The Plain Meaning of HR 3079,” that appeared in the Marianas Variety on Feb. 5. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://decolonizeguam.blogspot.com/2008/02/letter-to-editor.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-08:/commentary/1597784 2008-02-08T00:00:00Z Meagan&#39;s Books Willens incorrectly states, “There is nothing in either the language of HR 3079 or its legislative history that refers to two separate guest worker programs during the transition period.&#39; In fact, the language of proposed Section . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://meagansbooks.blogspot.com/2008/02/letter-to-editor.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/commentary/2001556 2008-02-07T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam I AM writing on behalf of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to correct the conclusion in Howard Willen’s article “The Plain Meaning of HR 3079,” that appeared in the Marianas Variety on Feb. 5. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/02/letter-to-editor-incorrect.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/commentary/1580961 2008-02-07T00:00:00Z Marianas Pride The e-mail states that HR 3079 “intends to deport ALL labor contract workers currently residing in the CNMI with no exceptions. This in itself is discriminatory. Our group here in the US. is working together with other advocacies that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://marianaspride.blogspot.com/2008/02/basta-fan-stop-lies-on-federalization.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/commentary/1589670 2008-02-07T00:00:00Z Untitled If you&#39;ve been reading the local papers about what Howard Willens has been saying about HR 3079 or federalization of immigration, you may have many questions. The short answer to all these questions is Howard Willens is wrong. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://c4pi.blogspot.com/2008/02/misrepresentations-and.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/commentary/1589671 2008-02-07T00:00:00Z Say &#39;No&#39; to PL 15-108 It being promulgation in the media (specifically, publication in both local newspapers and posting to former representative Cinta Kapait&#39;s MyCNMI blog) of an absolutely specious argument that HR 3079, to extend US immigration law to the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://no2pl15-108.blogspot.com/2008/02/senate-rebuke.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/commentary/1608022 2008-02-07T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! In a letter to the editor published in Friday&#39;s Marianas Variety, the Communications Director of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Bill Wicker, refuted Howard Willens&#39;s &quot;Plain Meaning of HR 3079&quot; letter that was ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2008/02/senate-committee-refutes-bold.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/commentary/1614772 2008-02-07T00:00:00Z AGAINST FIXING OUR LABOR SYSTEM The e-mail states that HR 3079 “intends to deport ALL labor contract workers currently residing in the CNMI with no exceptions. This in itself is discriminatory. Our group here in the US is working together with other advocacies that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ttcai-against.blogspot.com/2008/02/feel-sorry-for-ed-lilhammerhead.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-05:/commentary/1647350 2008-02-05T00:00:00Z Hr 1 1) The language of the exemption provision, subsection 6(b) of HR 3079, imposes no duties whatsoever on federal officials implementing the legislation. It provides only that “An alien,...<br /><br /><a href="http://hr6.org/blogs/hr-1/573289/howard-willens-on-hr-3079/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-04:/commentary/1687286 2008-02-04T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam Today this debate is focused on the provisions of HR 3079, currently before the US Senate for final approval. Although the debate on the merits of the bill undoubtedly will continue, it is desirable to strive for a common understanding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/02/plain-meaning-of-hr-3079.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-31:/commentary/1580962 2008-01-31T00:00:00Z KAKAMMPI News This developed after the US Senate energy and natural resources committee added the House committee-approved version of the proposed Immigration, Security and Labor Acts (ISLA) under HR 3079 to a larger bill that benefits most, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kakammpi-news.blogspot.com/2008/02/us-senate-bill-provides-better.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-30:/commentary/2496660 2008-01-30T00:00:00Z The Saipan Blog - Saipan&#39;s most popular... Alright, so that title is a subtle attempt to bring the Force back to this blog. Can somebody teach me how to photoshop a light saber into Oreo&#39;s paw? ****** Immigration rights activist Wendy Doromal has been collecting letters from ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jetapplicant.blogspot.com/2008/01/taotao-writes-back.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-30:/commentary/1550289 2008-01-30T00:00:00Z NO REST FOR THE AWAKE - MINAGAHET CHAMORRO We are asking that you print, sign and fax them (making whatever changes you see fit to personalize them), in the next few days, so that our voices can be heard loud and clear--NO to HR 3079. PLEASE CIRCULATE TO OUR ALLIES AND FRIENDS. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://minagahet.blogspot.com/2008/01/kontra-i-finafederal-i-cnmi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-30:/commentary/1555408 2008-01-30T00:00:00Z Untitled I am writing to you as a concerned citizen, regarding HR 3079, the Immigration, Security and Labor Act that was passed in the House of Representatives in December 2007 and is being fast-tracked as part of the Omnibus bill. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://loci.colamaps.com/2008/01/31/place/742/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-30:/commentary/1580960 2008-01-30T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! I am writing to you as a concerned citizen, regarding HR 3079, the Immigration, Security and Labor Act that was passed in the House of Representatives in December 2007 and is being fast-tracked as part of the Omnibus bill. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2008/01/campaign-of-deception.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-30:/commentary/1580963 2008-01-30T00:00:00Z Top News Cast - USA - Senate Pacific Daily News, GU - 1 hour ago HR 3079, the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act, was considered and ordered favorably reported to the full Senate by its Committee ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tnc-usa-senate.blogspot.com/2008/01/1045-am-cnmi-immigration-bill-moves-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-27:/commentary/1535532 2008-01-27T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam Tenorio last week on KSPN2 News concerning TAOTAO TANO being misinformed and misled in its opposition of HR 3079 Immigration Bill, asserting a federal control over our local Immigration system. Mr. Tenorio seems to forget that I too ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/01/taotao-tano-rebuts-pete-in-interview.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-26:/commentary/1532924 2008-01-26T00:00:00Z THE CNMI BLOG The provisions of HR 3079 relating to the transition program mandated by the legislation must be interpreted in light of their language, objective, and legislative history – including the earlier bills on the subject considered by the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mycnmi.blogspot.com/2008/01/transition-program-under-hr-3079-by.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-26:/commentary/1532925 2008-01-26T00:00:00Z Peace and Justice for Guam and the Pacific regarding HR 3079, the Immigration, Security and Labor Act that was passed in the House of Representatives in December 2007 and is being fast-tracked as part of the Omnibus bill. As members of the Senate, I urge that HR 3079 be referred ...<br /><br /><a href="http://decolonizeguam.blogspot.com/2008/01/at-present-federalization-bill-is-being.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-20:/commentary/1505876 2008-01-20T00:00:00Z must be the humidity Nowhere in Kaipat&#39;s letter did it mention that federal bill HR 3079 addressed the need for a nonresident workforce, never did it mention that the long-term status issue would also be addressed again in two years, it also didn&#39;t mention ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mustbethehumidity.blogspot.com/2008/01/real-distortion-didnt-work.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-20:/commentary/1505878 2008-01-20T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam When asked if the rally could affect the US Senate’s deliberation on the federalization bill, HR 3079, Reyes said: “The US Congress may still go ahead and the president may sign it into law. But I think what the people here believe is ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2008/01/thousands-join-motorcade-rally-vs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-19:/commentary/1495270 2008-01-19T00:00:00Z NO REST FOR THE AWAKE - MINAGAHET CHAMORRO You will soon be asked to vote on HR 3079, a labor and immigration bill that was passed in the House of Representatives in December 2007 and is being fast-tracked as part of the Omnibus bill. As members of the Senate Judiciary Committee ...<br /><br /><a href="http://minagahet.blogspot.com/2008/01/letter-on-federalization.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-18:/commentary/1502330 2008-01-18T00:00:00Z THE CNMI BLOG HR 3079, the federalization bill now pending in the US Senate, does indeed deport every single foreign worker from the Commonwealth. That bill is awaiting action by a Senate that doesn&#39;t know much about the Commonwealth and, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mycnmi.blogspot.com/2008/01/tribune-publishes-my-response-to-hodges.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-18:/commentary/1495271 2008-01-18T00:00:00Z HB15-38/ PL15-108 Labor Reform HR 3079, the federalization bill now pending in the US Senate, does indeed deport every single foreign worker from the Commonwealth. That bill is awaiting action by a Senate that doesn&#39;t know much about the Commonwealth and, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cnmifederalization.blogspot.com/2008/01/hodges-distortions-are-shameful.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-18:/commentary/1505877 2008-01-18T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! The intent of HR 3079 is clearly written in the bill in Section 102. Statement of Congressional Intent. To paraphrase, the intent is to ensure uniform adherence to long-standing fundamental immigration policies of the United States, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2008/01/distortions-on-hr-3079-pl-15-108.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-18:/commentary/1580964 2008-01-18T00:00:00Z Everywhere you look these days there is... ... your eyes school districts by # navajo western hats san francisco. diaper punishment stories. citigroup online statements clothes washer ratings purchase mobil 1 oil online You cant get blood out of a stone. hr 3079 world clock time ...<br /><br /><a href="http://vghalversas.blogspot.com/2008/01/medicine-ball-workout.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/commentary/1473114 2008-01-17T00:00:00Z THE CNMI BLOG HR 3079, the federalization bill now pending in the US Senate, does indeed deport every single foreign worker from the Commonwealth. That bill is awaiting action by a Senate that doesn&#39;t know much about the Commonwealth and, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mycnmi.blogspot.com/2008/01/hodges-shameful-distortions.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/commentary/1502331 2008-01-17T00:00:00Z The Human Resources Blog In his Power Point presentation yesterday before the Society for Human Resource Management at the Charley’s Cabaret of Pacific Islands Club, Tenorio explained some of the key provisions of HR 3079 which will federalize local immigration ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fundublog.com/hr/51/nmi-will-continue-to-need-skilled-guest-workers/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-15:/commentary/1453456 2008-01-15T00:00:00Z TAOTAO TANO MAIN PAGE The Taotao Tano CNMI Association Inc. is calling for an urgent meeting today with all indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian descents to discuss the pending federal legislation HR 3079, which seeks to impose federal control over local ...<br /><br /><a href="http://taotaotanocnmi2.blogspot.com/2008/01/meeting-today.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-13:/commentary/1453457 2008-01-13T00:00:00Z buy meridia The Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act, or HR 3079, will help to tighten our borders against smugglers and terrorists who seek to gain access to the mainland through the territories, Rahall said. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://meridiabuycheapest.blogspot.com/2008/01/jeqbdxqb-silver-is-female-intense.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-12:/commentary/1453842 2008-01-12T00:00:00Z Wot I no abut Reclamation Workers Jeff Bingaman introduced HR 3079 as part of S. 2483, a package of some 50 bills that have already passed the House. This is seen to speed up passage of the federalization bill, as the Senate version is now identical to the House version ...<br /><br /><a href="http://reclamationworker.blogrox.com/2008/01/13/federalization-bill-is-cleared-for-senate-ok/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-30:/commentary/1412193 2007-12-30T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! With the passing of HR 3079 and its almost assured passage in the Senate and its signing by President Bush, we hope your legacy will always be remembered by the next generations. Sir, thank you and we wish you the best of luck. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2007/12/jerry-custodio-letter-of-appreciation.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-28:/commentary/1392231 2007-12-28T00:00:00Z flights Now that HR 3079 has passed the House and will likely pass the Senate before I\finally walk out the door, I feel that it’s safe for me to return to California. (I apologize to those who wish that I would have returned to California a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fl5d.huidig.com/Now-we-can-have-conversations-on-Blogger/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-27:/commentary/1392232 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z flights A modified version of that legislation, HR 3079, passed the House by unanimous consent earlier this month. Cohen has testified several times on behalf of the Bush Administration before the Senate and the House in support of federalizing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fl5i.huidig.com/Stans-gone/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-24:/commentary/1391331 2007-12-24T00:00:00Z flights A modified version of that legislation, HR 3079, passed the House by unanimous consent earlier this month. Cohen has testified several times on behalf of the Bush Administration before the Senate and the House in support of federalizing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fl6b.huidig.com/Free-Chat/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-24:/commentary/1391874 2007-12-24T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! US House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rahall&#39;s press statement after passing HR 3079 not only stayed locked in time, but ignored much that has occurred over many years, when he said, “with enactment of this legislation, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2007/12/real-heroes-letter-from-ron-hodges.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-23:/commentary/1391330 2007-12-23T00:00:00Z flights Now that HR 3079 has passed the House and will likely pass the Senate before I\finally walk out the door, I feel that it’s safe for me to return to California. (I apologize to those who wish that I would have returned to California a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fl4b.huidig.com/Downstate-Illinois-town-wins-new-clean-coal-plant-UPDATED/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-23:/commentary/1391523 2007-12-23T00:00:00Z Untitled Now that HR 3079 has passed the House and will likely pass the Senate before I\finally walk out the door, I feel that it’s safe for me to return to California. (I apologize to those who wish that I would have returned to California a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fl7m.huidig.com/Sheikh-al-Azhar-sides-with-the-Iraqis/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-22:/commentary/1416472 2007-12-22T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! With the passing of HR 3079 and its almost assured passage in the Senate and its signing by President Bush, we hope your legacy will always be remembered by the next generations. Sir, thank you and we wish you the best of luck. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2007/12/visions-of-cnmi-2007-happy-new-year.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-20:/commentary/1389686 2007-12-20T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! Title VII Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (HR 3079 / S. 1634) Title VIII Compact of Free Association Amendments (HR 2705 / S. 283) # # # Bill Wicker Communications Director Senate Energy &amp; Natural Resources.<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2007/12/news-from-senate.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-20:/commentary/1389716 2007-12-20T00:00:00Z Saipan&#39;s Beach Boy Blog A modified version of that legislation, HR 3079, passed the House by unanimous consent earlier this month. Cohen has testified several times on behalf of the Bush Administration before the Senate and the House in support of federalizing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://beachboyinparadise.blogspot.com/2007/12/straight-poop-from-us-department-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/commentary/1389192 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! Now that HR 3079 has passed the House and will likely pass the Senate before I finally walk out the door, I feel that it’s safe for me to return to California. 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Miller&#39;s Statement on bill to reform the immigration policy of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Congressman George Miller (D-CA) spoke today in support of legislation to reform the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://commonwealthsoundoff.blogspot.com/2007/12/rep-millers-statement-on-bill-to-reform.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1385407 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF The following media release was issued by the office of Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, Chairman of the House Committe on Natural Resources, following the passage of HR 3079 on December 11, 2007: Rahall: CNMI Bill ‘Puts to Rest’ Degrading ...<br /><br /><a href="http://commonwealthsoundoff.blogspot.com/2007/12/rahall-cnmi-bill-puts-to-rest-degrading_5695.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1387731 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Unheard No More! Earlier in the day, HR 3079, which the governor opposed, passed the US House in less than 30 minutes time. The primary concern that I expressed to the governor focused on the impact of Public Law 15-108 on guest workers, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://unheardnomore.blogspot.com/2007/12/meeting-with-governor-fitial-and.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/commentary/1388920 2007-12-13T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam FOREIGN nationals doing business on the islands will be treated as nonimmigrant investors if HR 3079, or the Northern Marianas Immigration, Security and Labor Act becomes law. The bill’s Section 6 states that the US Department of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/12/federalization-bill-allows-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1383616 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Must be the Humidity ... The US House bill (HR 3079), was approved by a voice vote. The Senate Bill has yet to be voted on, both seek to extend US immigration law to the CNMI, and create a federally run guest-worker program in the US Commonwealth of the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mustbethehumidity.blogspot.com/2007/12/one-hurdle-cleared.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1384425 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Sulit.com.ph Community Cohen said the passage of HR 3079 &quot;a major milestone … to achieve flexible federalization of the CNMI&#39;s immigration system in a manner specifically tailored to the needs of the people of the CNMI.&quot; Cohen has recently earned the i<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sulit.com.ph/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40777#40777">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1384457 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF HR 3079 cleared a major hurdle with approval by the US Congress. Here&#39;s a chronology of the Bill&#39;s movement through the House on December 11, 2007. 12/11/2007 12:05pm: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://commonwealthsoundoff.blogspot.com/2007/12/hr-3079-clears-house.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1384713 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Hapi&#39;s Site “HR 3079 represents an important opportunity for this Congress to advance the political relationship between the United States and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, to strengthen homeland security in the Western Pacific ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hapi2brey.multiply.com/journal/item/2/Breaking_News_House_Passes_CNMI_Immigration_Bill">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1386971 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z All about American Samoas HR 3079, as passed by the House, will be transmitted to the Senate later this week. It is expected to be referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The same committee is reviewing the Senate version of the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.boo.uz/americansamoa/2007/12/12/us-house-oks-federalization/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1386973 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Northern Mariana Islandss is the new black The Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act, or HR 3079, will help to tighten our borders against smugglers and terrorists who seek to gain access to the mainland through the territories,” Rahall said.Mixed reaction ...<br /><br /><a href="http://monstablogs.info/northernmarianaislands/2007/12/12/nmi-bill-passes-in-the-house/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1387024 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam HR 3079 would apply federal immigration laws to the CNMI and establish a single, unified, and regional visa-waiver program for Guam and the CNMI based on the existing Guam-only visa waiver program authorized by Congress in 1986. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/12/nmi-bill-to-address-guams-labor-needs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1387374 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z GLEND558 THE federal official who drafted one of the federalization measures introduced in the US Congress yesterday said HR 3079, or the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act, will supersede all local labor and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://glend558.blogspot.com/2007/12/847.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/1388545 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z Guam-Guam-Guam Nick Rahall, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee and a sponsor of HR 3079, said the bill would address “nearly two decades of mounting concerns about CNMI immigration policy and years of political maneuvering by.Abramoff.” ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/12/us-house-oks-federalization.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/1383604 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z The Gavel The Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act (ISLA) (HR 3079), introduced by Christensen and sponsored by Rahall, would extend US immigration laws to the CNMI and establish a federally administered guest worker ...<br /><br /><a href="http://speaker.house.gov/blog/?p=987">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/1383605 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z Seaweed, Sand &amp; Sunsets “HR 3079 represents an important opportunity for this Congress to advance the political relationship between the United States and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, to strengthen homeland security in the Western Pacific ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seaweedsandandsunsets.blogspot.com/2007/12/breaking-news.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/1383606 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z I Report U Decide Not &quot;We Report You... 11 world and with the prospect of a greater military presence in Guam and the islands as the US reduces its forces in Okinawa. --- The bill is HR 3079 On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov/<br /><br /><a href="http://farbar.blogspot.com/2007/12/house-bill-extends-immigration-laws-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/commentary/1384443 2007-12-11T00:00:00Z The Saipan Blog - Saipan&#39;s most popular... 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Don Young praised the recent action on the bill that would federalize immigration in the Commonwealth, saying HR 3079 will enhance national security.<br /><br /><a href="http://pjtyrm.info/?p=2173">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-10:/commentary/1350694 2007-11-10T00:00:00Z Welcome to the Subscription Center. ... influence curriculum donia john champanoor essential questions death of mary i. black in 1906 kansas derryn clarke photo master design ala carte new jersey bowling africa nude hr 3079 hp 1020n driver. vittorio cecchi gori pino bras ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cewgebjisv.blogspot.com/2007/11/best-online-source-you-have-ever-seen.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-08:/commentary/1329263 2007-11-08T00:00:00Z OFW News Worldwide Instead, the amended HR 3079 or the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act (Isla) included a provision that could give alien workers US citizenship. 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The measure will be reported out to the full House of Representatives for debate and voting. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://two--plus--two.blogspot.com/2007/11/house-approves-visa-waiver-program-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-07:/commentary/1329265 2007-11-07T00:00:00Z The trouble with Northern Mariana Islands The bill, HR 3079, proposes to extend federal immigration control to the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill was approved by the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs and will now go to the US House floor for a vote. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://northernmarianaislands.nanothat.com/2007/11/08/fitial-federal-bill-based-on-faulty-data/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-05:/commentary/1317314 2007-11-05T00:00:00Z plenty big words He said the US House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, which will report out the bill, HR 3079, or the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act, hasn’t officially notified the administration about this development. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wadingo.blogspot.com/2007/11/relegated-to-nothing.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-05:/commentary/1329262 2007-11-05T00:00:00Z JGPO-Guam-CMTF Under HR 3079, the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act, and S. 1634, the Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act, nonresidents who cannot be “grandfathered” in by the proposed nonimmigrant provision ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/11/cohen-fitial-administration.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-05:/commentary/1383420 2007-11-05T00:00:00Z NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS from the HR 3079 or the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act. A similar bill, SB 1634, is awaiting action in the US Senate. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://northern-mariana-islands-news-so.blamfluie.com/2007/11/05/petition-vs-deletion-draws-over-5k-signatures-5598571.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-31:/commentary/1317313 2007-10-31T00:00:00Z JGPO-Guam-CMTF Both HR 3079, the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act, and S. 1634, the Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act, will grant migrant workers who have been legally residing in the islands a five-year ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/11/fitial-says-federalization-will-result.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-23:/commentary/1278483 2007-10-23T00:00:00Z JGPO-Guam-CMTF He urged the US lawmakers to wait for the outcome of the Government Accountability Office’s report before taking any action on HR 3079, or the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/10/fitial-urges-us-house-to-defer-action.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-17:/commentary/1262431 2007-10-17T00:00:00Z TTCAI / FEDERALIZATION ISSUE&#39;S WAS TOO BUSY PROMOTING THE INDIVIDUAL WHO OPPOSED THE GUAM RESOLUTION 80 AND TOO DID NOT HAVE ANYTHING ON BEHALF ON THE DELETION OF GRANDFATHERING ON HR 3079. HARRY BLAYLOCH: NO COMMENT. GONZALES: NO COMMENT. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://taotaotanocnmi.blogspot.com/2007/10/latest-update-on-hr-3079.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-14:/commentary/1244736 2007-10-14T00:00:00Z TTCAI / FEDERALIZATION ISSUE&#39;S 1634 and HR 3079, or any federal legislation to allow foreigners to enter Guam indefinitely without meeting current requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.It calls on the US Government Accountability Office to study and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://taotaotanocnmi.blogspot.com/2007/10/official-questions-logic-behind-guam.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1229783 2007-10-10T00:00:00Z JGPO-Guam-CMTF 80 urges Guam Delegate Madeleine Bordallo to fight S. 1634 and HR 3079, or any federal legislation that would allow foreigners to enter Guam indefinitely without meeting current requirements by the Immigration and Nationality Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/10/guam-holds-hearing-on-nmi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-10:/commentary/1217197 2007-10-10T00:00:00Z TTCAI / FEDERALIZATION ISSUE&#39;S 1634 and HR 3079. He asked the Guam Legislature to help defeat the bills.“My reasons for opposing this bills can be simply stated,” Villagomez said. “These bills are unnecessary. They are legally deficient. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://taotaotanocnmi.blogspot.com/2007/10/guam-holds-hearing-on-nmi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-03:/commentary/1192639 2007-10-03T14:45:28Z JGPO-Guam-CMTF Thursday, October 4, 2007 By Sen. Judi Guthertz For Variety SEVERAL enormous challenges dominate our relationship with the federal government: ... to the bases. • Second, federal bills S.1634 and <strong class="keyword">H.R.3079</strong> that would f<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/10/our-delegate-is-our-best-leverage.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-02:/commentary/1192638 2007-10-02T00:00:00Z LEGISLATIVE FIELD HEARING TESTIMONIALS READ ON EVERYONE&#39;S TESTIMONIAL.<br /><br /><a href="http://taotaotanocnmi4.blogspot.com/2007/10/legislative-field-hearing-hr-3079.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-30:/commentary/1205194 2007-09-30T00:00:00Z TTCAI / FEDERALIZATION ISSUE&#39;S They urged Guam Delegate Madeleine Z. Bordallo to fight S. 1634 and HR 3079, or any federal legislation that would allow foreigners to enter Guam indefinitely without meeting current requirements by the Immigration and Nationality ...<br /><br /><a href="http://taotaotanocnmi.blogspot.com/2007/09/guam-senators-fear-nmis-federalization.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-20:/commentary/1004734 2007-08-20T07:17:49Z OpenCongress <strong class="keyword">H.R.3079</strong> To amend the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. introduced Jul. 18, 2007 4 articles <br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3079/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-20:/commentary/1008369 2007-08-20T00:00:00Z Saipan Saipanuvian Speaks I’m thinking about running for Washington Rep if HR-3079 passes and gives us a non voting seat in the coat closet at the US Capitol Building. If I win my first order of business will be to draft a Bill to halt all inbound American ...<br /><br /><a href="http://saipanuvian.blogspot.com/2007/08/sour-grapes-for-tuesday-august-21st.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-20:/commentary/1022654 2007-08-20T00:00:00Z JGPO-Guam-CMTF As HR 3079 is presently drafted, existing CNMI immigration rules actually are more favorable in this respect. Special provision will be unnecessary if long-term alien residents are instead granted the immigrant status of US lawful ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/08/hr-3079-is-urgent-need.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-18:/commentary/1004733 2007-08-18T00:00:00Z travelpod.com Recent Updates There are two bills in the US legislature right now, S.-1634 in the Senate and HR 3079 in the House, covering federalization of the CNMI&#39;s immigration system. The bills are essentially identical except the House bill also calls for the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/srvance/saipan-aug2007/1187296200.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-17:/commentary/1004732 2007-08-17T00:00:00Z TAOTAO TANO CNMI ASSOCIATION, INC. / SOCIAL... I. and chairwoman of the US House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs which will conduct a public hearing today on her federalization bill, HR 3079, or the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://taotaotanocnmi.blogspot.com/2007/08/thank-you-us-congress-for-opportunity_17.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-17:/commentary/1385335 2007-08-17T00:00:00Z NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS that the US House of Representatives held the hearing on HR 3079 (Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act, ISLA) here on Saipan. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://northern-mariana-islands-news-so.blamfluie.com/2007/08/18/tim-echoes-scc-position-on-study-3404605.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-15:/commentary/1036578 2007-08-15T00:00:00Z COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF In the crowd we sat, hearing speaker after speaker give their position - or that of the organization they represented - before a small panel of Congressional lawmakers who wield considerable influence over the future HR 3079 and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://commonwealthsoundoff.blogspot.com/2007/08/hr-3079-draws-crowd-hears-testimony.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-14:/commentary/985668 2007-08-14T00:00:00Z tax provision software We appreciate the inclusion in HR 3079 of a provision authorizing the Commonwealth to be represented in the Source: www.saipantribune.comPKO chief says high risk provision in second quarter was one-offForbes - WARSAW (Thomson Financial) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://c9.homefinancial.org/tax-provision-software/2007/08/-prioritize-delegate-to-congress-saipan-tribune-but-he.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-09:/commentary/981509 2007-08-09T00:00:00Z WATCHER HR3079 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mahi-mahirider7.noblog.net/blog/10389064.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-09:/commentary/969757 2007-08-09T00:00:00Z GLEND558 He will assert that the labor and immigration system currently in place in the Commonwealth is working, and that HR 3079 would jeopardize local efforts to revive the economy. Blind as a bat, I just can&#39;t see the part about this present ...<br /><br /><a href="http://glend558.blogspot.com/2007/08/475-pretty-darn-good.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-09:/commentary/981508 2007-08-09T00:00:00Z JGPO-Guam-CMTF “We appreciate the inclusion in HR 3079 of a provision authorizing the Commonwealth to be represented in the House of Representatives by a non-voting delegate. We strongly support such a proposal. It is a disgrace that the US Congress ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jgpo-guam-cmtf.blogspot.com/2007/08/prioritize-delegate-to-congress.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-07:/commentary/962440 2007-08-07T00:00:00Z Oceania News The Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, led by Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christensen, today confirmed the witnesses expected to testify at its upcoming field hearing on HR 3079, legislation that would extend ... via Guam Pacific Daily ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2007/08/7-a-m-witness-list-for-aug-15-congressional-hearing-on-saipan-released?fromrss=1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-22:/commentary/892105 2007-07-22T00:00:00Z COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF HR 3079, the “Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act,&quot; was introduced 5 days ago by Christensen. With less than a month before this hearing commences, who do you believe ought to sit at the witness table ...<br /><br /><a href="http://commonwealthsoundoff.blogspot.com/2007/07/hearing-on-hr-3079-comes-to-cnmi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-22:/commentary/896712 2007-07-22T00:00:00Z COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF August 15 is the date scheduled by the House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs to hold its hearing in the CNMI on HR 3079. View the complete text of this Bill.<br /><br /><a href="http://commonwealthsoundoff.blogspot.com/2007/07/full-text-of-hr-3079.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-19:/commentary/934682 2007-07-19T00:00:00Z NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS HR 3079, or the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act (or ISLA), is similar to S. 1634, introduced by Hawaii Sen. Daniel Akaka. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://northern-mariana-islands-news-so.newsflupsie.info/2007/07/19/new-federalization-bill-introduced-in-us-house-2603749.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-19:/commentary/880416 2007-07-19T00:00:00Z Springbored&#39;s Springboard Christensen&#39;s HR 3079, &quot;The Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act,&quot; was drafted with input from the US Interior, Justice, Labor and Homeland Security departments.....it frames the proposal primarily as a security ...<br /><br /><a href="http://springboarder.blogspot.com/2007/07/secure-marianas.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/881737 2007-07-17T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... HR 3079 would amend the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3079.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-17:/commentary/880415 2007-07-17T00:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Monitored by GovTrack.us Donna Christensen [D-VI] introduced HR 3079: To amend the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. [This event matched these monitors: Active ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3079">Go to article</a>