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A CODEL is a COngressional DELegation, which is an official trip taken by Members of Congress to meet with leaders outside of Washington, both in the United States and abroad. These trips give lawmakers the chance to see conditions first-hand, gather information on important issues, strengthen relationships, and conduct oversight of federal activities. The Federal Executive Branch helps to coordinate these visits, either through the State Department or Department of Defense, working with embassies, congressional staff, and military liaisons.
I had the great opportunity to join the Congressional Delegation from the U.S.
From math, to soccer, to swimming, our islands are making waves across the world. I could not be prouder of Maria Guerrero and Moshe Sikkel for their outstanding debuts at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. Breaking records, setting personal bests, and representing the Marianas with such heart is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Keep swimming strong — we are all cheering you on from home.
I was super happy to have Pony Tang pop into the Saipan District Office to say hello. Regular readers of the newsletter may remember seeing Pony in Washington when he supported the CNMI team at the Congressional App Challenge award. Pony and his team won the same competition when he was in High School. It was great catching up, and I truly appreciate the brief update on your life and college plans since we last met. It’s always good to hear about the progress you’ve made. I’m excited for you as you head into another year of college. Good luck with everything!
This week, my staff had the opportunity to meet with the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) team to learn more about their work in the Marianas. HSI is one of several Department of Homeland Security agencies with a strong presence in our islands, employing local residents and carrying out the critical mission of keeping both our community and our nation safe.
Our students have always been nationally competitive, and I take great pride in celebrating their acc
You can tell when someone is truly passionate about their work.
Last week, I had the bittersweet honor of saying goodbye to our incredible interns.