April 28. 1991] CONGORSS SNOtLO AcT ON NOsnW MARIANAS Patience with the Northern Marlsnas government is running out in Washington. A group of Democratic members of the House of Repsesontrtiveis. including Hawaiis members. Is seeking expansion of federal control of the ilands to deal with abuses of foreign labor. Tohes reportedly include forced prostitutlen. drug activity and labor practices Itened to slavery. tep. George Miller. DCalif. has introduced a ill to Mise the minimum %#ge In the Northern Marianas to the federal level. nstitute federal control over Immigration and require garment manuracturers to comply with federal labor laws. Hawaii Reps. Nell Abercrombie and Patsy Mink are among the 25 cosponsors.
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