Senate Reorganizing V.I. Virtual Information System

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Senate Reorganizing V.I. Virtual Information System

The Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection discussed proposed legislation amending the territory’s virtual data system and upon approval sent it to Rules and Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

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