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The National Union Guam may eliminate certain public programs from FAS citizens PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM 1995, designated as Public Law No. 23- (GCA); Aid to Families with Dependent INFORMATION SERVICE) - Copies 45, but its implementation has been Children; Medically Indigent Program of Guam Public Law No. 23-45, which delayed for 120 days under a number of and Medicaid. will eliminate certain public programs Executive Orders issued by the The law also provides that services to from citizens of the Freely Associated Governor's office to provide ample time citizens of the Freely Associated States States (FAS) who are residing in Guam to review the impact of the new law. will be conditioned upon agreement under the terms of the Compact of Free A new section 2201, restricts use of entered into between the Governor of Association with the United States of local funds that may be used to provide Guam and theGovernment of the United America, and copies of Executive Order public assistance to any person who is States or the governments of the Freely No: 95-24; 95-25; and 95-26, were notaU.S. citizen orapermanentresident Associated States (FSM, Republic of received by FSM Attorney General, alien of the United States and registered Palau, and the Republic of the Marshalls) Camillo Noket, from Guam Attorney as such with the United States to establish immediate reimbursement General Calvin E. Holloway, Sr., and Immigration and Naturalization Service. for expenditures as defined and were forwarded to all FSM Cabinet Public Assistance is defined as quantified by the Government of Guam. Members for information. assistance provided through theservices Executive Order No. 95-24, establishes The Act was signed by Governor Carl of General Assistance (as defined in a Medical Assistance Emergency Task T. C. Gutierrez of Guam on October 18, sections 2601,10 Guam Code Annotated See PUBLIC PROGRAMS, Page 3) THE NATIONAL UNION PEACE' UNITY • LIBERTY ,»»" AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA \~ Volume 16 Palikir, Pohnpei, December 1995 Number 6 Inauguration of the PresidentOltergreeted by'President Soeharto Governor and Lt. Governor of Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE) - Newly elected Pohnpei State Governor Del Pangelinan and Lt. Governor Dion Neth were inaugurated, January 8, at the Pohnpei State Track Field inKoloniain spite of the pouring rain which Pohnpeian traditionally considers as a 'good omen. Governor Pangelinan during the ceremony, pledged dedication and honesty as fundamental principles of his administration of Pohnpei State in the next four years. The ceremony was broadcast live throughout Pohnpei. (See more on PRESIDENT OLTER VISITS INDONESIA - President Bailey Olter (right) visited inauguration in the next issue of the Indonesia and had a talk with President Soeharto (left) atthelstana Merdeka. Center (See INAUGURATION, Page 9) is the interpreter. (See Page 3 for story). Italian Ambassador to the FSM presents credentials PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM V) 9\ ON INFORMATION SERVICE) - Ambassador-Designate of Italy to the £ Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellency Dr. Marcello Spatafora, 8 4> presented hisletters of credence to FSM Q President Bailey Olter in a ceremony § held December 18 in the President's g Cabinet Room at the Capital in Palikir. In presenting his credentials, J Ambassador Spatafora said he is O honored to be accredited by the President P of the Republic of Italy to be its z•< Ambassador to the FSM. B In his remarks, the Ambassador said, X H "In these last few years the international scenario has substantially changed, with the opening up of new opportunities and challenges. In fact we are facing an era of transition towards new equilibrium and a certainly a new, but still uncertain, international order. It is ITALIAN ENVOY PRESENTS CREDENCE - Italian Ambassador Dr. Marcello here that our two countries have the Spatafora (right) presents his letter of credence to President Bailey Olter (left), December opportunity of working together, in close 18,1995, in a brief ceremony held at the Cabinet Room. Behind the President is Chief ofProtocolleskelehsi andsitting are Speaker Jack Fritz (left) and Ambassador ofChina relationship, towards the building-up of to the FSM Chen Yongchen (right). the foundations of such an international order, in which peace and security will international financial institutions such your esteemed country..." be tightly connected to the economic as the World Bank and the Asian "Mr. Ambassador, this event this and social development, and in which Development Bank, Italy will continue morning," he said, "is a historic one as it increasing responsibilities will be given to firmly support the financing of marks a new chapter as well as an to the United Nations." programs intended to benefitand speed- important accomplishment in the three- "In fact, Italy is a country which up the economic development of the year relationship between our two strongly believes in the United Nations FSM, with special accent being placed countries. It is,"... my fervent desire and has a long standing and deserving on its priorities, like the sustainable and commitment to work closely with track record of initiatives in support of development of agriculture and fishing, you and your government to further the United Nations causes and the safeguard of environmentandcoastal strengthen that relationship and to principles," he said. areas, tourism, and development of advance our common interests." Olter In regard to the United Nations he said human resources. added that the FSM stands firm on issues "The Italian Government thinks that the Spatafora expressed his confidence that of growth and welfare of small island reform of the UN. Security Council Italy and the FSM can strengthen their states, namely sustainable development structure must move in a democratic, relationship in bilateral and multilateral and environment, which areas, Olter not an elitist direction. This is the spirit fields, notwithstanding geographical noted, Italy also supports in the of the Italian proposal." distances, through promoting people- international fora. Spatafora said his country appreciates to-people contacts, economic "Our two government's continued the role the FSM plays within the cooperation, and exploring any useful cooperation in these international framework of the Alliance of Small opportunities to develop trade. undertaking is essential." Olter Island States (AOSIS) and the South In response, President Bailey Olter expressed his appreciation for Pacific Forum and in the research for welcomed Ambassador Spatafora Ambassador Spatafora's appointment means to meet sustainable development saying he is pleased to receive "the as Ambassador of Italy to the FSM and requirements of Small Island States. distinguished Ambassador of Italy," on said to convey his best wishes for Italy will keep it in mind when it takes behalf of thepeopleof the FSM. Adding, personal good health of President Oscar over the Presidency of the European "It is indeed a great pleasure for me to Luigi Scalfaro and for the continued Union early in 1996. In that capacity its receive and accept your letters of prosperity of the Italian people. efforts within the European Union, the credence as the first Ambassador Also present at the ceremony were United Nations system and the relevant Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from (See ENVOY, Page 3) Olter offers Indonesia bilateral cooperation in forestry, fishery and agriculture PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM In a state banquet held for President world. INFORMATION SERVICE) - Olter at the State Palace, President Indonesian population ranks the fourth H President Bailey Olter and his entourage Soeharto called for the promotion of largest in the world. An island nation, went on a six-day S tate Visit to Indonesia cooperation among the Asia-Pacific it was known as among the poorest where Olter offered Indonesian countries, both under bilateral and multi- country upon gaining independence after a President Soeharto bilateral cooperation lateral bases, adding that cooperation World War II, has now grown i economically to be self-sufficient in > in forestry, fishery and agriculture with between developing countries, in r Indonesian parties. addition to expansion of the cooperation rice production, the country's stable The two Presidents met at the Merdeka between developing and industrial food and with its rich natural and mineral i Palace where President Olter suggested nations, is essential in paving the way resources its industrial potential is to Indonesian businessmen to set up for a more prosperous and peaceful attracting foreign investment on a large joint ventures in the fish canning industry scale from industrial countries around the world and lifting it up among the in the FSM. 9 Envoy...... medium industrialized countries. n Public programs (Continued from Page 2) It's export of wood products including 9t9t VO (Continuedfrom Page 1) furniture for the first six months of 1995 in Cabinet Officers, Congress Speaker Jack amounted to US$222.9 million and Force chaired by the Director of the Fritz, and members of the Diplomatic combined with plywood, rattan andpulp Department of Public Health and Social Corp. and paper it reached US$3.84 billion. Services. Membership includes Ambassador Spatafora made a Indonesia has its own currency called representatives of the Governor's number of courtesy calls after the Rupiah(Rp). Its exchange rate fluctuates Office; the Department of Public Health ceremony. A dinner was hosted by slightly, but on December 8,1995, the and Social Services; Guam Memorial Secretary of the Department of External exchange rate was Rp 2,278.00 to Hospital Authority; Department of Affairs Asterio Takesy in honor of US$1.00. Ambassador Spatafora. Mental Health and Substance Abuse; At it's jet aircraft assembly plant Guam Health Planning and Ambassador Marcello Spatafora is also which Secretary Asterio Takesy toured, Development Agency; Bureau of Italy's Ambassador to Australia who he was shown two-18 passenger short- Planning; Department of Law; Guam resides in Canberra, Australia, with his Medical Society; the Guam Legislature; family.
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