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Youth Congress tables bill on CNMI flag pledge after broad testimony on language and identity
Summary
The Youth Congress Committee on Education voted to table Youth Congress Bill 20-01, which would establish an official pledge to the CNMI flag honoring the commonwealth's official languages and cultures, after extensive public testimony and requests for additional community hearings.
The Youth Congress Committee on Education voted to table Youth Congress Bill 20-01, a proposal to establish an official pledge to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands flag that would honor multiple official languages and cultural groups. The chair said the committee will hold additional meetings and community hearings before taking further action.
The bill prompted extensive public comment from cultural leaders, government officials and residents who urged more research, broader community outreach and careful drafting. The committee moved to table the measure so members could review the public feedback and hold follow-up meetings with stakeholders including the Public School System.
The measure,…
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