Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia

FSM Congress News, March 10, 2003

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Congress): March 10, 2003 –
The 5th Special Session of the 12th Congress of the
Federated States of Micronesia was called to order this morning with Speaker
Jack Fritz presiding. For the exception of Senator Manny Mori of Chuuk, all
other members were present.

As required by the Rules of Procedure of the 12th Congress, the Speaker
appointed Floor Leader Joseph Urusemal of Yap as chairman and Senators Jacob
Nena of Kosrae, Resio Moses of Pohnpei and Senator Henry Asugar as members
of the Special Committee to wait on the President.

FSM President Leo A. Falcam was introduced for recognition along with the
resident Ambassadors from Australia, People’s Republic of China, the United
States of America and the Charge de’ Affairs of the Embassy of Japan to the
FSM were also introduced as well as members of the president’s cabinet who
were in the chamber. Speaker Rainsper Lewi of the Sokehs Municipal Council,
Rep. Carson Billy of the Chuuk State House of Representatives and other
officials and citizens were also introduced for recognition.

On the agenda of the opening day, members were looking at a few
presidential communications and one in particular, P.C. No. 12-203 which
informs the Congress of the president’s item veto of a congressional act
that would provide $192,000.00 to supplement the operation of the Congress
for fiscal year 2003.

The communication was not discussed, but members agreed to meet tomorrow
morning and discussed it in a breakfast sets for 8:30 a.m. at the Cliff
Rainbow Restaurant.

Congress took to recess at 10:50 a.m. and will reconvene at 10:00 tomorrow
morning March 11.