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• Latest Action: May 07, 2008 Signed by President.

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on April 29, 2008, with a roll call of 291 ayes, 117 nays, and 23 not voting.
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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on April 29, 2008, with a roll call of 291 ayes, 117 nays, and 23 not voting.

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• On April 05, 2008, by Anonymous - YES to CNMI federalization!!!

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  As noted by Anonymous, a user on OpenCongress.org, on April 05, 2008, "YES to CNMI federalization!!!"
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Highly Rated Blog Articles

• COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF: Merry Christmas to All! - December 24, 2008 by COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF - President Bush Signs S. 2739; Federalization Now A... Saipan Felon "Bad Ass" Faces Death Penalty · Should Locals Be Given Priority With Newly Created... Guy Gabaldon Documentary to Air May 6; Renewed eff. ...

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  As noted by COMMONWEALTH SOUND OFF on December 24, 2008, "President Bush Signs S. 2739; Federalization Now A... Saipan Felon "Bad Ass" Faces Death Penalty · Should Locals Be Given Priority With Newly Created... Guy Gabaldon Documentary to Air May 6; Renewed eff. ..." (http://commonwealthsoundoff.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas-to-all.html)
• Saipan Writer: Federalization-Motions Pending - December 16, 2008 by Saipan Writer - In April 2008, the U.S. Congress passed S. 2739, which President Bush signed into law as P.L. 110-229 in May 2008. It extends U.S. immigration to the CNMI, beginning in June 2009. In September 2008, Governor Fitial filed a lawsuit in ...

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  As noted by Saipan Writer on December 16, 2008, "In April 2008, the U.S. Congress passed S. 2739, which President Bush signed into law as P.L. 110-229 in May 2008. It extends U.S. immigration to the CNMI, beginning in June 2009. In September 2008, Governor Fitial filed a lawsuit in ..." (http://saipanwriter.blogspot.com/2008/12/federalization-motions-pending.html)
• Bob Schaffer and the real CNMI story, Part 10 - December 14, 2008 by Rossputin.com Rational Thinking About Our World - The Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, S.2739, which became law in May, 2008, was passed using a cover story of national security, arguing that the CNMI’s immigration laws were a security risk. However, the Governor of the CNMI ...

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  As noted by Rossputin.com Rational Thinking About Our World on December 14, 2008, "The Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, S.2739, which became law in May, 2008, was passed using a cover story of national security, arguing that the CNMI’s immigration laws were a security risk. However, the Governor of the CNMI ..." (http://rossputin.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/09/bob-schaffer-and-the-real-cnmi-story-par-10)

Highly Rated News Articles

• The end of an era for the Commonwealth - May 09, 2008 by Saipan Tribune,&nbsp;Micronesia - The passage of S. 2739, the CNMI Federal Takeover bill imposing unprecedented US immigration and labor controls, represents the end of an era for the people ...

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  As noted by Saipan Tribune,&nbsp;Micronesia on May 09, 2008, "The passage of S. 2739, the CNMI Federal Takeover bill imposing unprecedented US immigration and labor controls, represents the end of an era for the people ..." (http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=3&newsID=79838)
• A heritage land grab - May 09, 2008 by Washington Times,&nbsp;DC - By David A. Ridenour With his signature on May 8 to S. 2739, the "Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008," President Bush has now signed on to the ...

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  As noted by Washington Times,&nbsp;DC on May 09, 2008, "By David A. Ridenour With his signature on May 8 to S. 2739, the &quot;Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008,&quot; President Bush has now signed on to the ..." (http://washingtontimes.com/article/20080510/EDITORIAL/504330856/1013)
• Law gives CNMI delegate in US Congress - May 08, 2008 by Pacific Daily News,&nbsp;GU - With the president's signing of S. 2739, the CNMI will have a delegate to Congress and I commend them on gaining this seat in Congress."

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  As noted by Pacific Daily News,&nbsp;GU on May 08, 2008, "With the president&#39;s signing of S. 2739, the CNMI will have a delegate to Congress and I commend them on gaining this seat in Congress.&quot;" (http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080510/NEWS01/805100307/1002)