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Anjain: No to 177 deal

By Journal on July 3, 2026 177 agreement, Compact of Free Association, Jeton Anjain, nuclear testing claims, Rongelap Back In The Day

Journal 7/5/1983 P1 Kwajalein leaders reaffirm opposition to CompactKwajalein leaders are lining up against the Compact of Free Association which is to be voted on September 7. Yesterday, Kwajalein Mayor Alvin Jacklick said he wanted to be the first mayor to come out against the Compact. Also, yesterday, Kwajalein Senator Ataji Balos described the Compact […]

Senators slam 177 ‘espousal’

By Journal on November 25, 2022 177 agreement, 1985, Back in the Day, Compact’s “espousal”, Cranston, James McClure, Kennedy, Kerry, Matsunaga, Metzenbaum, nuclear testing, Paul Simon, US Back In The Day

Journal 11/29/1985 P1 Espousal slammed in Senate Six US Senators went on raced before the Compact voter earlier this month stating their opposition to the Compact’s “espousal” provisions, primarily on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. In addition, Sen. James McClure, who chairs the Senate Energy Committee, said that if new claims arise in the […]