The Commonwealth has begun to address many of the issues of concern. Among measures taken so far that relate to concerns that Members have raised are an ethics code. an antiprostitution law. and a zoning law. The Insular government is considering measures relating to increasing the minimum wage and applying it to uncovered workers. enforcement of immigration laws. limiting the stay of temporary alien workers. alien workers rights. workplace conditions. a human rights commission. and tax reform. The Governor has. further. directed compliance with Interior Inspector general audit recommendationsanother issue that is very relevant to this funding decision because of misspending of past assistance. In view of the efforts being made by the private Interest that I have mentioned to secure the binding assistance commitment. its close ties to some officials. and its opposition to key reforms. can we be confident. however. that policy improvements will occur if the $120 million is guaranteed?
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