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February 28, 2025
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Embracing Pacific Ties

Esther Kiaʻāina, Honolulu City Councilmember and long-time friend of mine, visited with me Thursday while she was in Washington.


February 28, 2025
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HBD to the Emperor of Japan

The Emperor of Japan had his birthday this week and it was celebrated in DC!


February 28, 2025
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Casting My First Committee Vote

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held its


February 28, 2025
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun issuing retroactive payments and will increase monthly benefits for those affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), following the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5.


February 28, 2025
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Connecting on Economic Growth and Investment

It was great catching up with Michael Sablan, Vice President of Finance & Administr


February 28, 2025
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Partnering with FEMA for the CNMI’s Recovery

I had the opportunity to dive into ongoing FEMA projects in the CNMI and discuss the


February 28, 2025
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Celebrating 40 Years of the Northern Marianas Sports Association

This week, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of


February 25, 2025

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany [R] has requested the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, to end what he calls “a loophole” that allows Chinese nationals to visit the CNMI without a visa.

“Communist Chinese nationals are exploiting a loophole that allows them to enter the NMI without a visa,” said Tiffany. “Many travel there just to give birth on U.S. soil and secure citizenship for their children.”

But CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said the rule is carved out specifically for the territory as an “economic tool” due to its geography.

Issues: Tourism