Congress News Day 11: Thursday, February 14th PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): February 14, 2008 – The 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia convened this morning for Day 11 of its Third Regular Session and passed several legislative measures for action by the Executive Branch. Congress…

Leadership introduces bill to designate seats for women in FSM Congress PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): December 2, 2008 – On Day Two of the Fifth Special Session, Speaker Isaac V. Figir and Vice Speaker Resio S. Moses co-sponsored a bill that if passed, may forever change the…

Congress convenes; President delivers State of Nation message PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): May 16, 2008 – The 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia convened in Palikir on Monday – May 12 2008, for the Opening Day of its Fourth Regular Session. Monday’s session also marked…

Congress recessed until March 31 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): March 27, 2008 – Today Speaker Isaac V. Figir recessed the Fourth Special Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia until Monday – March 31 2008, to allow the Congressional Committees adequate time for…

Congress News Day Ten: Wednesday, February 13th PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): February 13, 2008 – Day Ten of the Third Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia confirmed President Manny Mori’s nominations for various Cabinet positions, for National Government offices and for…

President Mori transmits seven more nominations PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): March 26, 2008 – Speaker Isaac V. Figir has received more nominations by President Manny Mori for Cabinet positions, board memberships and for posts in the Federated States of Micronesia’s missions overseas. According to the President’s transmittal…

Congress News Day Nine: Tuesday, February 12th PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): February 12, 2008 – Day Nine of the Third Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia returned the position of Consul General under advice and consent and deferred action on three…

Speaker Figir calls for the Fourth Regular Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): May 7, 2008 – Speaker Isaac V. Figir has called for the Fourth Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to convene at 10am on Monday May 12 2008, for…

Third Regular Session of Congress set for February 4 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): January 17, 2008 – Speaker Isaac V. Figir has indicated that the Third Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia will convene on February 4 2008, as previously scheduled….

Fifth Special Session of 15th Congress underway PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): November 27, 2008 – The 15th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia convened yesterday for its Fifth Special Session as called by President Emanuel (Manny) Mori, pursuant to Section 16 of Article IX of the…