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Islands vote for U S commonwealth in the Marianas
The Northern Marianas voted 3024 for and 928 against a U S commonwealth. turnout about 85 percent. If approved by Congress, the 16 islands would gain U S territory status, with a 19.5 million dollar lease and 14 million dollars yearly aid for seven years, plus local self government and federal program participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saipan
Northern Marianas Islands
United States
U.S
Pacific Island
Puerto Rico
Abel Olopai
Tinian Island
Marianas
Marianas Islands
U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific
Rhode Island
United Nations
Trust Territory