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CNMI Lawmakers Amend Power Purchase Lawsuit Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 00:00 Legal counsel says permanent injunction still needed By Ferdie de la Torre SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, Jan. 16, 2013) – The Senate and Rep. Janet U. Maratita (IR-Saipan) and Sen. Ray A. Yumul (IR-Saipan) have amended their lawsuit against Northern Marianas’ Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, former attorney general Edward T. Buckingham, Commonwealth Utilities Corp. (CUC), and Saipan Development LLC (S...

CNMI Governor Will Face Impeachment Accusations Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 00:00 Fitial has reportedly not asked lawmakers to retract resolution By Haidee V. Eugenio SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, Sept. 5, 2012) – Gov. Benigno R. Fitial told members of the House leadership yesterday that he will soon address the impeachment allegations against him, including those in connection with the 25-year power purchase agreement, even as his administration describes as "frivolous"...