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Will Palestinians be Allowed for UN Membership (politics)

Posted by Website Introductions: (politics) These days we can't deny the fact that there are really some issues and conflict arising between countries especially in politics. Read more: Will Palestinians be Allowed for UN Membership [click]
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Americans should be involved in Costa Rican politics, says this blogger (politics)

Posted by Website Introductions: (politics) The recent news article about Costa Rican intelligence units reporting only to the President has triggered a lot of reactions from locals, gringos, and those from other countries. Perhaps this revelation has just shown how little the world knows about Costa Rica. It seems evident by the fact that a lot of Americans spend millions of dollars here
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Party supports free trade agreement with U.S. (politics)

Posted by Alain: (politics) The leader of the Partido Liberaci n Nacional (PLN) says all 25 candidates of the ruling party will be voting in favour of the free trade agreement with the United States. Original source: Insidecostarica.com . Liberaci n Head Assures All PLN Members Will Vote Yes on the TLC
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A-Word Used As Ambassador Sworn In (politics)

Posted by Sandy: (politics) The Nicaraguan ambassador to Costa Rica made an error in judgment as he was being sworn into his new job by using in the A for Amnesty word. He stated he would lobby to push for amnesty for his countryment living illegally in Costa Rica. Original source: A.M. Costa Rica . Uh Oh Nicaraguan ambassador uses the A-word
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Only Ten Percent of Fire Hydrants Work (politics)

Posted by Sandy: (politics) The residents of Costa Rica certainly don't want to have a fire anytime soon because should that happen they may not be able to get it put out. The government has revealed that only 10 percent of the fire hydrants in the country have a water flow which will fight fires. Original source: A.M. Costa Rica . New proposal seeks to fix inadequate
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1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Looks for Disarmament (politics)

Posted by Sandy: (politics) The 1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner, President Oscar Arias discusses two major international disarmanement initiatives. One of the major initiatives is to focus on the country's domestic problems and addressing international military spending which he calls "immoral" Original source: ticotimes.net . Arias Seeks Disarmament Abroad
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Arias Draws Criticism for Lobbying (politics)

Posted by Sandy: (politics) Arias, 66, is spending time lobbying for disarmament in Washington, D.C., New York and Europe although he states that is is also to elevate Costa Rica's profile. However, this is all drawing criticism as many feel he is spending far to much time on disarmament topics. Original source: ticotimes.net . Arias Seeks Disarmament Abroad
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Corruption under scrutiny (politics)

Posted by Sandy: (politics) Anti-corruption laws and regulations have been in place for a decade but much still remains to be done to improve the system which traps millions into poverty. Original source: A.M.CostaRica . Transparency International lists weaknesses in Tico system
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81 Mayors Take Office (politics)

Posted by Sandy: (politics) 81 New Mayors took office and in so doing they also took on all the challenges that every city faces, from tourism to investment. Also it will be looked at to move the date of the elections to two years after the national elections in order to increase turnout. Original source: ticotimes Daily News . New Municipal Authorities Take Office
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Illegals granted amnesty (politics)

Posted by Sandy: (politics) The government is proposing a new immigration policy which would grant amnesty to thousands of illegal residents. The feeling is that it will also help perpetual tourists as well. Original source: A.M. Costa Rica . New immigration bill would grant illegals amnesty
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