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Senator Parish advocates for a cooperative future in Guam, aligning local efforts with the UN's 2025 International Year of Cooperatives to boost food security and empower small businesses.

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Senate Backs Resolution Promoting Cooperative Development and UN 2025 Theme
Lawmakers placed resolution 83‑38 LS into the third‑reading file to endorse the UN 2025 International Year of Cooperatives and to coordinate government support for limited cooperative associations (Public Law 37‑147) through outreach, training, and interagency action.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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The Senate is taking swift action to renew a crucial 20-year lease for a veterans' gathering site, ensuring that the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 668 can continue their vital community services and memorial activities.

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Senate Moves to Renew 20‑Year Lease for Vietnam Veterans Chapter Coban
Lawmakers moved bill 173‑38 COR to third reading to renew a 20‑year lease for Lot 2288‑111, preserving a veterans gathering site maintained by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 668; supporters stressed the group's long stewardship and urged timely action to avoid a lapse when the current lease expires in 2025.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Senator Vince Borah champions a groundbreaking bill to grant lifetime teaching certificates to veteran educators, honoring decades of dedication while ensuring ongoing accountability!

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Guam Legislature Advances Lifetime Teaching Certificate for Veteran Educators
Lawmakers advanced bill 199‑38 COR to create a lifetime teaching certificate for educators with 25 or more years of service; the chamber adopted a floor amendment expanding eligibility for recently retired teachers from five to 10 years and moved the measure to third reading with safeguards for professional development and revocation for misconduct.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Senators are taking a stand against unchecked power, pushing to override a veto that could allow agencies to lock in 100-year land leases without any legislative oversight.

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Senate Moves Vetoed Bill to Third Reading in Push to Restore Oversight of Long Leases
Lawmakers voted to place vetoed bill 119‑38 COR into the third‑reading file as part of an effort to override a governor's veto; the measure would restore legislative oversight of exceptional term contracts and long‑term land leases that senators said the previous law removed.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Over 100,000 people have fled to Erati in just two weeks due to a surge in brutal attacks, highlighting an urgent humanitarian crisis in Mozambique.

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Speaker reports intensified attacks and mass displacement in Erati, northern Mozambique
An unidentified speaker said attacks by armed groups have driven a sudden influx of about 100,000 people to Erati and left more than 1.3 million displaced nationwide since 2017, urging a significant scale-up of humanitarian support for shelter, protection and aid.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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The United Nations has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of over 1,000 lives due to devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, while pledging immediate support for relief efforts.

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UN secretary‑general offers condolences and pledges support after deadly floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia
The United Nations secretary‑general said he was "deeply saddened" by deadly floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, reporting more than 1,000 deaths, many missing and millions affected, and said UN country teams stand ready to assist.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Experts warn that Russia's "Max" app could turn your smartphone into a surveillance tool, compromising your privacy and freedom in unprecedented ways.

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Panelists tell U.S. Helsinki Commission Russia's Max app enables device-level surveillance; urge U.S. support for circumvention tools
At a U.S. Helsinki Commission briefing, experts warned that Russia's state-linked Max app collects messages, contacts, search history and precise location data and is being pushed onto new phones and into neighboring countries. They urged renewed funding for circumvention tools, clearer private-sector policies and congressional oversight.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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DTCC’s FICC is ready for a massive shift in Treasury clearing, but critical regulatory questions could impact firms' migrations—are you prepared for the changes ahead?

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DTCC’s FICC says it is scaled for Treasury clearing but flags open issues on inter‑affiliate scope and double‑margining
DTCC officials told lawmakers FICC processed record daily volumes and has implemented access and margining changes for SEC‑mandated Treasury clearing but identified open questions on inter‑affiliate exemptions and double‑margining that could affect some firms' ability to migrate by the deadlines.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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As Treasury issuance surges, experts warn that financing constraints could destabilize the market, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to ensure resilience.

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Witnesses warn of capacity limits as Treasury issuance grows; central clearing, floating‑rate issuance and incentives discussed
Academics and dealer representatives told the House task force that financing constraints, concentration risk, and rising debt could make Treasury intermediation fragile; they urged a package of reforms including clearing, transparency, haircut standards, and more floating‑rate issuance.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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House task force experts warn that without comprehensive reforms like central clearing and enhanced liquidity access, the Treasury market's resilience could be at serious risk.

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House task force presses clearing, capital tweaks and liquidity access to shore up Treasury market
Witnesses told the House task force that no single reform will solve Treasury market strain: central clearing, targeted SLR adjustments, broader participation, and clearer standing-repo access all figure into plans to free balance-sheet capacity and reduce fragility.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Colonel Karen L. Watson received overwhelming support during her confirmation hearing for the Guam National Guard, with a focus on leadership, homeland defense, and community engagement.

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Senate committee hears strong support for Karen L. Watson’s nomination as Guam National Guard adjutant general
Senators and 34 written witnesses offered broad support for retired U.S. Army Colonel Karen L. Watson at a Dec. 3 confirmation hearing, while Watson told lawmakers her top priorities are building leadership depth, homeland defense readiness and transparent personnel processes; senators pressed her on residency and transition plans.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Rep. Murphy's HR 4931 could revolutionize the future of our national parks by allowing long-term lease extensions that protect private investments and foster public-private partnerships.

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Local officials and sponsor argue HR 4931 will preserve park partnerships and incentivize private investment
Rep. Murphy and local officials described HR 4931 as a way to allow the National Park Service to extend long-standing leases, citing the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center as a model public-private partnership that requires lease stability to justify private capital projects.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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A new bill aims to secure lifeguard coverage on federal beaches, addressing critical shortages that left towns scrambling last summer.

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Eastern Shore mayor, sponsor say HR 5063 would stabilize lifeguard coverage on federal beaches
Rep. Kiggins and Mayor Denise Bowden described acute lifeguard shortages on Assateague Island after a hiring freeze; HR 5063 would direct DOI to ensure lifeguard coverage and reimburse localities when federal staffing gaps force towns and counties to hire contractors.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Tens of thousands of veterans and their families are left in limbo as delays in Chapter 35 education payments escalate from hundreds to a staggering 75,000 beneficiaries.

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House veterans committee presses VA over Chapter 35 delays and lack of communication
Ranking Member Chris Pappas and other members pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs for answers after tens of thousands of Chapter 35 beneficiaries faced benefit delays; VA said a full update will come at a follow‑up briefing and apologized for communication lapses.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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The Gateway Arch Park Foundation is pushing for a new bill that could unlock nearly $800,000 in annual revenue by allowing private events at the iconic park!

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Gateway Arch foundation urges support for HR 5254 to expand event capacity at Gateway Arch National Park
The Gateway Arch Park Foundation testified HR 5254 would enable the nonprofit to manage private events at Gateway Arch National Park, unlocking additional annual revenue for park operations and regional economic activity; supporters cited prior $380 million public-private investment in the CityArchRiver project as precedent.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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A new bill aims to transform Washington, D.C. into a cleaner and safer city by enhancing federal and local collaboration on parkland maintenance, but concerns about local control are sparking a heated debate.

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House hearing spotlights bid to codify "DC Safe and Beautiful" executive order
Lawmakers and witnesses debated HR 5103, which would codify Executive Order 14252 to create a District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission, broaden park-service authority for maintenance and encampment removals, and formalize interagency law-enforcement coordination; witnesses split on local control and civil-liberties implications.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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A groundbreaking bill seeks to protect wildland firefighters by establishing a casualty assistance program that includes crucial health monitoring and modern safety measures.

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Bipartisan support at hearing for casualty-assistance bill for wildland firefighters
Witnesses urged passage of HR 4671 to create a unified casualty assistance program for Department of the Interior wildland firefighters and recommended pairing the measure with stronger exposure monitoring, PPE updates, and long-term health tracking.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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A controversial bill is advancing that could allow long-term government tenants to secure lease extensions at fair market value, but not without pushback over potential "sweetheart deals."

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Legislature advances bill allowing some long‑term government tenants to renew at appraised fair market value despite procurement objections
Bill 176-38 COR, which would let tenants in good standing extend commercial leases up to 15 years at appraised fair market rents (appraiser paid by tenant, five‑year reappraisals), was moved to third reading after heated debate over procurement law and examples raised in committee testimony.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Senator Kumutato's new bill aims to secure a $40 million facility at the Port Authority to combat drug trafficking and invasive species, but can the project meet its deadlines?

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Legislature extends authorization window for customs inspection facility, citing drug interdiction and invasive‑species risks
Bill 183-38 COR was moved to third reading to extend the deadline for developing a Guam Customs & Quarantine satellite inspection facility; senators cited an estimated cost 'upwards of $40,000,000' and a $2,000,000 federal grant for A&E while questioning whether interim inspection capacity is sufficient.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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The UN's mission in Iraq is set for a dignified closure, marking a pivotal moment in international cooperation while pledging continued support for the country's future.

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UN envoy frames UNAMI's year-end departure as a milestone, pledges continued UN support
Mohammed Al Hassan, head of UNAMI, called the mission's planned year-end closure a "great day" and paid tribute to the mission's sacrifices while saying the United Nations country team will continue technical support for Iraq.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Iraq celebrates a landmark sixth parliamentary election with a 56% voter turnout, but can the new government form swiftly amid ongoing tensions with the Kurdistan region?

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Envoy hails November vote as a success but urges swift government formation and Baghdad-Erbil dialogue
Mohammed Al Hassan praised Iraq's sixth parliamentary election on Nov. 11 as free and credible with a reported 56% turnout, and urged quick formation of a new government while noting the Kurdistan regional government remains unresolved after protracted negotiations.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Over 1 million Iraqis remain trapped in displacement, while the plight of Yazidis in camps persists after more than a decade—urgent action is needed to restore dignity and justice.

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Envoy warns of persistent displacement, calls for national plan and accountability after attacks
Mohammed Al Hassan reported about 1,000,000 internally displaced Iraqis and over 100,000 Yazidis still in camps, highlighted roughly 20,800 repatriations from northeast Syria, and condemned recent attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Kurdistan region, urging those responsible be brought to justice.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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The Guam Legislature is on the brink of modernizing its election processes with Bill 190-38 COR, introducing streamlined voter registration and electronic poll books by 2026.

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Legislature advances bill to adopt updated Guam Election Commission manual, sets operational changes including electronic poll books
Bill 190-38 COR, which would adopt the Guam Election Commission's updated election manual and standardize procedures (including voter registration deadlines and chain-of-custody requirements), was placed on the third-reading file after floor questions about timeline consistency between the manual and other bills.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Guam is taking a bold step towards ethical AI with a new task force designed to ensure transparency, combat bias, and protect citizens' rights.

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Guam advances AI regulatory task force bill with amendments to guard against bias and require transparency
Lawmakers advanced Bill 64-38 to create a Guam Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Task Force, adopting floor amendments that add grants review, GEDA membership and funding support, anti-discrimination language, regular testing and public reporting requirements, and a right to human review for adverse AI-driven decisions.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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The Guam Legislature has taken a significant step forward by advancing a bill aimed at transforming veterans' governance, ensuring better representation and accountability for those who served.

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Guam Legislature advances veterans governance bill after wide floor debate on nonprofit representation
Bill 192-38 COR, which restructures the Guam Veterans Commission and the Guam Office of Veterans Affairs, advanced to the voting file after senators debated an amendment that ultimately requires organizations representing veterans on the commission to be registered with the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT).
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December 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM