Micro Minute (Feb. 28, 2015)
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Speaker Halbert Responds to Audit Report
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In his response, the Speaker expressed his "shock" at the tone of the report. Explaining that he believes that the report has a political agenda.
Read MoreMaking Sense of an Independent Chuuk (Part 5)
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In this episode of our series we were fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to connect with Chuuk State Senate President, and member of the Commission (CFPSC), Mark Mailo.
Read MoreFSM Department of Justice: The Legality of Secession From the FSM
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According to the FSM Department of Justice, the FSM Constitution does not allow for secession. But, there is a pathway to do so.
Read MoreFSM Task Force on Unity Response to Chuuk Secession (slideshow)
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The FSM Task Force on Unity responds to Chuuk secession arguments. (slideshow presentation)
Read MoreFSM President Forms "The Task Force on Unity" in Response to Chuuk Independence
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According to the FSM Department of Justice, secession from the FSM is unconstitutional and not allowed. Based on the preamble of the constitution, which promotes unity. As well as Article 13 section 3 of the FSM Constitution.
Read MoreFSM Department of Justice Responds to Tadasy Wainit
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In response to Mr. Stovall's 8 points, Mr. Tadasy Wainit presented his counter arguments. Shortly after Mr. Wainit's rebuts were made, the FSM's Department of Justice released their responses to Mr. Wainit's arguments.
Read MoreObama Requests $643.6 Million For US Territories and FAS
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President Obama has requested a $643.6M budget for fiscal year 2016 for the Department of Interior's Office of Insular Affairs.
Read MoreMaking Sense of an Independent Chuuk (Part 3)
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In this episode of our ongoing series, we have compiled all of the videos relevant to "Chuuk Independence", as well as some applicable documents in one space. We have them listed according to dates published, not the actual dates of the events. We will continue to add new videos and relevant documents as they become available.
Read MoreCompact Implications of A Chuuk Secession
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In the upcoming March elections there will be a proposition on the ballot in the State of Chuuk for voters to indicate yes or no on Chuuk’s secession from the FSM. This Memorandum examines how provisions of the Compact impact this situation.
Read MoreChuuk Political Status Commission Holds Public Hearing (Honolulu)
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The Chuuk Future Political Status Commission held a public hearing in Honolulu, Hawaii to inform the public about their recommendation for the state of Chuuk to seek an independent status from the FSM.
Read MoreFinal Report of the CFPSC
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The Chuuk Future Political Status Commission (CFPSC or CPSC) launched a second initiative to educate their citizens on their recommendation for independence from the FSM.
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Charities outfit student athletes in Yap
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A group of young men from the Neighboring Islands who live on Yap Proper are training to compete in that Micronesian State's Island League Basketball competition
Read MoreDOI to Give $300,000 to Protect Coral Reefs
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nterior Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Esther Kia’aina today announced more than $300,000 in coral reef initiative grants to American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Ulithi Atoll in
Read MoreRMI Suing USA and 8 Others
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A series of lawsuits have been made against the United States and eight other countries by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The lawsuit states that the U.S. and its nuclear peers have failed
Read MoreNew Film 'Jilel: The Calling of the Shell' Trailer and Short Film 'Zori' Released
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Award winning film makers, Jack Niedenthal and Suzanne Chutaro have released a trailer for their upcoming film 'Jilel: The Calling of the Shell'. Premiere date for the film is yet to be announced. Stay tuned and we will update on any information regarding the film.
Read MoreHealth Equity Bill Introduced to US Congress
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Washington (July 30, 2014) - Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) of California introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 (HEAA). If approved, it will
Read MorePalau Hopes Fishing Ban Will Draw Tourists
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This proposed ban would turn Palau’s 230,000 square miles of EEZ into a Marine reserve. This is a bold move since Palau makes around $5 million or 3.3 percent of GDP from its commercial fisheries, by allowing
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