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Tinubu Confirms Resignation Of Campaign Director Few Weeks To Election

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Ola Akinola
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Naja’atu Bala Muhammad, a Director in the Bola Tinubu 2023 presidential campaign council, has resigned, according to the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

She served as the All Progressives Congress’s presidential campaign council’s director of civil society prior to her resignation (APC).

The 67-year-old Naja’atu is less than one month away from the presidential election, according to a statement from the PCC.

Naja’atu lamented the status of the country in her resignation letter to APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, stating that she could not remain in party politics as a member of the ruling party in good conscience.

The politician claimed that she was forced to keep taking part in party politics due to recent changes in the political and democratic spheres.

“The challenges that Nigeria faces today require me to continue championing the struggle for a better country with a clear conscience as I remain absolutely loyal to Nigeria”, she noted.

In a statement on Saturday, the activist said she left the scene after the realization that her values and beliefs no longer aligned with party politics.

Naja’atu observed that political party platforms have no ideological differences and are mere “robes that politicians wear to serve their personal needs and interests”.

She nonetheless declared her disposition to support individuals that are committed to addressing the rot in the polity noting that despite the promises Nigerians Continue to grapple with insecurity, poverty, inequality, lack of access to basic services, amongst others.

“I am committed to supporting individuals that are truly interested in addressing the root causes of our challenges. To remain true to such commitments, one must be willing to take bold and decisive steps.”

Naja’atu said the problems require the consolidated efforts of competent and patriotic leadership across every level of governance.

Ahead of 2023, Hajiya Naja, as fondly called, advised Nigerians to be “aware of the consequences of their decisions and their choices.

In November, she demanded the prosecution of First Lady Aisha Buhari over the detention of Aminu Mohammed, a final-year student of Federal University Dutse

In 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed her as a Commissioner at the Police Service Commission (PSC).

Story Of Rape Of UNIZIK Students False, – Government, Police

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Nnenna Nwankwo
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The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka’s female students were allegedly raped by gunmen, according to the Anambra State Government and the state Police Command.

According to reports, several armed men broke into off-campus hostels in Ifite village, Awka, where they looted and sexually assaulted nine female students while inflicting injuries on nearly 20 others.

However, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, a special assistant to the governor of Anambra State, claimed the reports were untrue.

He said: “I was present when the state police commissioner met with the leadership of Unizik and management yesterday (Friday).

“We even visited the hostels where some students were attacked, and interviewed most of the victims. None of them said anything of rape. How did some journalists come up with that story?”

Also, the Anambra State Police Command has dismissed the report, calling for victims of rape to come up to the command for complaint.

The command said in a statement: “We wish to state that there is no report/record as being peddled by some online media and national dailies tagged “17 persons injured and nine female students raped in a hostel”.

“However, the command not wanting to join issues urge the victims of the incident (if there is any) to come forward with information that will help the Police to embark on investigations.

“Also, members of the public should be guided as serious cases of this nature should be reported to the closest police station than resorting to social media. This will enable the police to do preliminary findings before embarking on a proper investigations.

“Given the above, the publication is unconfirmed, and poised to cause tension and bring the state to disrepute, kindly disregard it. 

“The Command also warns the peddlers of this information to desist from it, or will not be spared if apprehended”.

Suspend G-5 Governors , See Repercussions, Wike Dares Ayu

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Ola Akinola
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The dissolution of the Ekiti State executive committee of the Peoples Democratic Party by the Iyorchia Ayu-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has been referred to by the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, as an act of tyranny that will be fought in court.

The governor cautioned that the NWC’s use of tyranny will not benefit the PDP in the upcoming general elections and dared the PDP national chairman, Ayu, to suspend him or any of the G-5 governors.

This was said by the governor of Rivers State on Saturday during the State PDP Campaign Council’s campaign flag-off event in Bori, Khana Local Government Area.

Wike explained that the reason why the dissolution of the Ekiti State working committee will be challenged in court is because there are still members of the PDP who believe in the rule of law and that the party should respect its constitution.

“Let me also use this opportunity to say to Iyorchia Ayu and his team, your dissolving Ekiti State Exco will not help you in anyway. Your suspending people will not help you in anyway. The battle line has been fully drawn. As I speak to you, we will do everything legally possible to challenge any decision we know is illegal.

He stressed that the Ayu led NWC resort to tyranny will do more damage to the PDP as far as the 2023 general election is concerned.

“So, don’t think you can threaten people by saying so, so persons have been suspended. Rubbish! Completely rubbish. We are above that level that you think you can threaten anybody, intimidate anybody with whatever illegal decision you have taken.”

The Rivers State governor dared Ayu and his cohorts to extend the despotic tendencies to the G-5 governors and see if they could withstand the repercussion.

“So, we are waiting for you to announce my own and any other of my friend. Like I have said, when a man says you will not sleep, he too, will he sleep? Will Ayu sleep? Will those his cohorts sleep? So don’t worry, we have the capacity to pay back. We have the capacity to tell you that enough is enough.”

Governor Wike urged Rivers State electorate in Khana to vote for the PDP governorship candidate, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, as well as all national and legislative candidates in the 2023 general election in order to consolidate on the achievements of his administration.

The governor cautioned that people not to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship, Tonye Cole, who is facing criminal charges for his obnoxious role in the sale of Rivers State government assets by Chibuike Amaechi led administration.

“Some people are shameless. A man who colluded with his master to strip Rivers State of its resources, sold our gas turbines which was constructed, installed by Dr Peter Odili’ administration. It was sold at the cost of $308M. So, we have filed criminal charges against Tonye Cole.”

The governor described Cole’s claim that all the flyovers constructed by his administration are mainly in Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor local government areas as hypocritical, since he lives in Port Harcourt.

“Ask him how many flyovers did his boss, the former Minister do. It shows you he does not know about governance in Rivers State. His mentor told his people that he was going to construct Trans Kalabari road. Did he do it? Today, we are at the verge of commissioning the first phase of the Trans Kalabari road.

“Again, we have agreed with Julius Berger to dualise from Emohua to Tema junction. So, ask him rather than to siphon Rivers state government money, what did they do. What has he contributed to the people of the State? Nothing.”

Governor Wike announced that the State government has awarded contract for the reconstruction of internal roads in Bori in fulfilment of his promise during the recent commissioning of the dualisation of the Bori-Kono road.

Rivers State PDP governorship candidate, Sir. Siminialayi Fubara said the PDP government under governor Wike has performed excellently well.

IHRC Applauses NAFDAC BOSS For Quality Medications, Foods, Other Consumeables

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Toyin Adebayo
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NAFDAC DG

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has received praise from the International Human Rights Commission’s (IHRC) Africa Region for ensuring that the Nigerian people have access to high-quality medications, foods, and other consumables.

Nevertheless, the IHRC put her forth for the 2023 IHRC New-Year Honours Award of Africa’s Mother of Pure Food and Drugs.

In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos by NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, Mr. Paul Pever-Gom, IHRC Country Director, was quoted as saying that Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye had made a name for herself in a variety of fields, including scientific writing, research, administration of research, science education, and disease research advocacy.

According to him, the (IHRC) Situation Room in Abuja, on behalf of the IHRC Africa Region HQ in Nairobi, has announced the IHRC Africa 2023 New Year Honours List.

The statement reads: “The award is bestowed on individuals who had made outstanding contributions to the advocacy and support of distributing basic foods and drugs, in addition to production of all those citizens consumed for healthy living.

“The parameters involve fields of biomedical and immunologic research, water science research and policy making for a healthy industrial sector.

“Prof. Moji Christianah Adeyeye has distinguished herself in such diverse fields with scientific writing, scientific research, research administration and education in the sciences, and disease research advocacy,’’ Pever-Gom said.

He further commended the NAFDAC DG saying that “at every stage of success or win, she looks for an opportunity to give back to society.

“The DG has ambitious growth plans for the future of NAFDAC, concentrating on further expansion nationally to double the agency’s successes across the operations of NAFDAC.

“And the DG is further passionate on endeavours geared towards achieving public safety and raised healthcare standards by stoically enforcing the regulations for food and drugs production, supplies and use,’’ he said.

Pever-Gom said that the IHRC in Nigeria was paying tribute to these great Africans and the only Nigerian on the list.

He said that celebrating the Africans named in the New-Year Honours list carried broader significance for the IHRC with regards to the promotion of some high values of the organization on humanity; tolerance; equality; justice and reconciliation.

All these values, he said, had helped inspired the visions of United Nations.

Pever-Gom said that consequently, the IHRC would forward the list to the United Nations Headquarters emphasizing the importance to salute and celebrate the Africans.

He said that the awardees were shortlisted through guidelines that identified, rewarded and encouraged change makers opening doors and fighting the way in learning.

According to him, each nomination is reviewed against a set of rigorous criteria.
“These are based on the degree of the nominees’ work as future oriented, innovative, transformative, and sustainable.

“Our meticulous judging process aims to ensure that judging is fair, open, unbiased and aligned with our vision and mission.

We believe that by recognizing the most innovative minds in a wide range of scientific research areas and roles of justice and international best practices, we will accelerate adoption of the best ideas and practices,’’ he said.

Pever-Gom said the recognition and award was a ceremonial activity done annually by the Africa Region HQ of IHRC to capture both the dignity and tremendous personal strength of African heroes and icons.

He said that the awards were made for those excelling in public service and were deserving of being honoured as true human treasures.

Pever-Gom said that those featured in the 2023 list were Africa’s foremost voices for the welfare of the people, peace and justice, including experts working for international peace and security.

He said that the 2023 Africa’s Mother of Pure Food and Drugs Award Nominators were typically members of government bodies, nongovernmental organizations, professional associations and individual thought leaders.

He added that the nominators were credible witnesses to the impact of the nominees and the nominees could be either individuals or teams of up to three members.

According to him, they can be teachers, researchers, academics, policymakers and education advocates.

Lagos 2023: Join Me To Rescue Lagos, Jandor Appeals To CAN 

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Nnenna Nwankwo
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Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, is the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for governor of Lagos State.

He has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Agege/Orile chapter, to work with him to save Lagos State in the event that he wins the general election in 2023.

Jandor met with the group on Saturday at First Baptist Church, Agege as part of his ongoing tour of the Agege Local Government Area.

He explained to the CAN members that he had not come to campaign but rather to learn how they were faring in their surroundings and to ask them to work with him to save the state. He also asked them to pray for him.

The governorship candidate said, ” I haven’t come to campaign, I have come to request  your partnership so that we can rescue Lagos State  I know that the body of Chrust is not political but I know that the poverty ravaging everywhere has not spared the body of Christ. Has the level of unemployment in Lagos State spared your members? Then if it has not spared you, it is high time all of us joined hands to bring a fresh of breath air to Lagos State.

“For 24 years we have a government in power and we are still speaking about these issues. I am here to seek your partnership and I know that your desire is for your church members to prosper.

Myself and my running mate, Funke Akindele have not been elected into political office before neither have we held political appointments before, which is why we see our candidacy as a radical departure from what you used to have.

“We also seek your assistance to lift us in prayer. This is all we want. If we had wanted to campaign, we would have gone to the stadium and do it the way others have been doing it but we have decided to visit you, know where you live, know your needs and when we have establish this, we will then know what to do to deliver the dividend of democracy to you,” Jandor said.

He said that he did not come because he wants them to convince their large congregation to vote for him rather he would like them to intercede for him and his running mate, and he believe that if they pray, God would answer.

The CAN executives who represented various units expressed appreciation with Jandor, stressing that they were happy he said he didn’t come to campaign  but for them to partner with him and lift him up in prayers.

They took turn to pray for him and assured him that God would grant his heart desire.

Speaking, Ven. Teddy Afeni, chairman of CAN, Agege chapter and Rev. Daniel Afolaranmi, Assistant Coordinator, CAN, Orile chapter commended Jandor’s initiative, assuring him that they would support him with prayers.

The governorship candidate has earlier visited Imams in Orile Agege where they were warmly received by the group led by Alh. Hamzat Oyinwola, the grand chief Imam of Agege.

Jandor, not leaving any stone unturned also visited the Igala community in Agege, where he assured them that they were very important to him because he wouldn’t want to be Governor that would govern his people through proxy.

PDP Suspends Chimaroke Nnamani, Chris Ogbu, Ayeni Funso, Others

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Ola Akinola
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After a thorough investigation and evaluation of the party’s issues in the nation, the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) suspended a number of its members.

The PDP has accepted the suspension of Senator Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu State) and Chief Chris Ogbu (Imo State) as of today, Friday, January 20, 2023, due to allegations of anti-party conduct, in accordance with the terms of its Constitution (as revised in 2017).

The PDP also approved the suspension of the underlisted Party members in Ekiti State with effect from today, Friday, January 20, 2023, due to allegations of anti-party activities, according to a statement from its spokesman, Hon. Debo Ologunagba.

The suspended members in Ekiti State are; Ayeni Funso -(Ekiti North), Ajijola Lateef Oladimeji -(Ekiti Central).

Others are; Emiola Adenike Jennifer -(Ekiti South II), Ajayi Babatunde Samuel -(Ekiti North II), Olayinka James Olalere -(Ekiti Central), Akerele Oluyinka -(Ekiti North I), Fayose Oluwajomiloju John -(Ekiti Central I)

The PDP urged all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of the Party across the country to remain united and focused on its mission to Rescue, Rebuild and Redirect the nation from misrule.

APC’s “Change Mantra” Has Caused Uncertainty, Difficulties, and Economic Collapse- Atiku

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Ola Akinola
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***Says only PDP government can end insecurity, bring about peace.

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, claimed that the country’s economic collapse, insecurity, and misery were the only results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) change mantra.

Atiku asserted that only the PDP can end insecurity and bring peace to Niger and, by extension, Nigeria while speaking at a PDP presidential campaign rally in Minna, Niger state.

“We pray that God bring peace to the state. You know that only PDP can bring peace to Niger. When PDP was in power from 1999 to 2015 was there insecurity in Niger? We want to assure you that if you return PDP we will eliminate insecurity in Niger.

“We also assure you that the Baro port that the PDP first constructed before you demanded for change, now have you seen the change? What did the change brought? Insecurity, hardship and economic meltdown. We appeal to you to return PDP for improved security, development and other things in Niger and the country at large,” he said.

Also speaking, the Chairman of PDP presidential campaign council and governor of Akwa-Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel said that when elected, Atiku will ensure that Niger state recovers its lost glory.

He said that Atiku is the only man with experience that can take the nation to where it is supposed to be.

He said: “We are here with our candidate, the man with capacity, the only man with experience, the man that will take Nigeria to where Nigeria would have been, if PDP had continued in government. He’s the man that will bring the geometric progression of our economic prosperity.

“Niger used to host a lot of economic activities, we do not call Niger power state in vain.”

Lamenting how the APC has destroyed the country, Governor Emmanuel said, “before now in 2015, when we want to buy motorcycle it was 80,000 naira, but today how much is motorcycle, can you vote for such party that has brought hardship?

“How much is a bag of rice now, how much was it in 2015, will you vote for such party again. The only man that will make sure you have enough milk in your tea, that will make sure you can afford a bag of rice is Atiku Abubakar. Atiku will make sure our youths are employed, will restore security and prosperity.”

Also lamenting the havoc caused by the APC in the past seven years, the PDP Vice Presidential candidate and governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa said, “in the last eight years, the APC government has done a great damage to Nigeria. They brought poverty to us, they brought insecurity to us, they have divided Nigeria and that is not what we want as a people.”

Describing the kind of person Atiku is, Okowa said that PDP has brought a father, “a man who is humble, a man who is ready to care for you, a man who is ready to love all Nigerians, a man who does not care whether you are a Muslim or a Christian, he is ready to attend to your needs and that is Atiku Abubakar.

“We are very convinced that he is able to unite Nigeria again. We are very convinced that he is able to work with all, particularly the security agencies to make sure that we have peace in this country again.

“We are very convinced that he is able to make our industries to grow, so that the youths of this country can have jobs again. We are vey convinced that he is able to make sure that youths will be able to have meaningful education and that is what we want in this nation. We cannot continue to destroy the future of Nigeria. We cannot continue to destroy the future of our youths.”

The National Chairman of PDP, Senator Iyorcha Ayu welcomed those who returned to PDP.

He noted that with the enough mineral resources in Niger, the state ought not to suffer poverty, adding that the government of APC, which promised of given security failed.

He said: “Niger state, unknown to so many people, has the highest concentration of mineral resources ranging from gold to every other thing possible under the ground. But unfortunately, under the APC, Niger state is almost the headquarter of poverty. It is also the headquarters of insecurity.

“At some point, 10 of the local governments in Niger state were occupied by bandits, yet we have a government that promised that it will give you change, it will give you security, it will give you development.”

Fr. Achi: CAN Begs Authorities To Improve Internal , External Security

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Toyin Adebayo
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***condoles with Catholic Church over the death of Fr. Isaac Achi

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, has appeals to the authorities to improve our internal and external security framework to stop future occurrences of such incidents that led to Fr. Achi’s sudden demise.

He, however, condoled the Catholic Church over the death of Fr. Isaac Achi.

This was contained in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja stated that: “With deep sympathy, the national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) wishes to condole with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and the entire Catholic faithful in the country on the gruesome murder of Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi, the Parish Priest of Ss Peter and Paul Church, Kafin-Koro in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, a few days ago.

“Fr. Achi, who was buried on Friday, has earned his place as a committed servant of God and minister of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ on account of the high standards of ethics and devotion with which he discharged his responsibilities as a religious leader.

“His death is a sad development at a time his parishioners and by extension other Christians in the country can benefit more from his leadership and sense of direction. It is a big loss to the Church in which he played major roles as priest, guardian and philanthropist to many needy members of our society. Because of these impeccable records, he lives in our hearts. His indelible footprints tell us that he will always be part of the journey of many believers in Nigeria and the world at large.

“As we condole with the entire Catholic Church at this moment of grief, CAN appeals to the authorities to improve our internal and external security framework to stop future occurrences of such incidents that led to Fr. Achi’s sudden demise.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen!”, the statement further stated.

Six Pupils Abducts in Nasarawa State

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Nnenna Nwankwo
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Six students from Alwaza Primary School in Nasarawa State’s Doma Local Government Area have reportedly been abducted by unidentified gunmen who are thought to be bandits.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, a police public relations officer (PPRO), confirmed the tragic occurrence to the correspondent in Lafia and claimed that, based on an initial inquiry, children aged seven to eight were abducted on their way to school on Friday at around 7:10 a.m.

A joint team of police, military, and vigilantes have already been mobilized to the region for a search operation, according to DSP Nansel.

According to him,” We are on the trail of the abductors and Maiyaki Muhammed-Baba, Commissioner of Police (CP) has also visited the scene for on the spot assessment,” he added.

He explained that the Police had met with the management of the school and the parents of the victims.

The Police spokesperson called on the public to informs the Police in case of any information that could lead to the rescue of the victims and arrest of the perpetrators.

Senators, Police, PenCom, Others disagree Over Proposed Police Pension Board

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Saladin Babagana
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On Friday, there was disagreement on the proposed creation of the Police Pension Board among senators, the Police and groups of retired police officers, the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

PENCOM, the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, and the NLC opposed the idea, which was backed by senators, the police, and organisations of retired police officers.

On the strength of a bill sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume, stakeholders have unanimously endorsed the Senate’s proposal to establish the Nigeria Police Special Forces Academy (APC Borno South).

The agreement and disagreement on the establishment of Police Pension Board happened during the Public Hearing held on the bill sponsored for that purpose by Senator Elisha Abbo (APC Adamawa North).

Speaking at the public hearing, the Inspector -General of Police, Alkali Baba represented by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sanusi Lemu, said the Police required a distinct board on its own for management and administration of pensions of retired Police personnel in the mode of the Military Pension Board.

He said: “The Police as clearly stated by the title of the bill “Police Pension Board Establishment Bill 2022,” deserved to have a separate body for management and administration of Pensions of its retirees .

“Exiting the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), being run and managed by PENCOM, is long overdue for the Police on account of poor services being subjected to .

“The proposed board, will boost the morale of Police Personnel to dispassionately discharge their duties of fighting crimes.”

In their renarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Dauda Haliru Jika, sponsor of the bill, Senator Elisha Abbo and Senator Ali Ndume, said the Police deserved to be given special treatment being enjoyed by the Military with a special pension board.

They, however, face opposition when the Director-General of PENCOM, Aisha Dahiru who said allowing the Police to exit CPS, will amount to taking the country back to the dark ages of mismanagement of pension fund which landed the country with N1.6trillion liabilities in June 2004 when the scheme started.

Also opposing the proposal, the Chief Executive Officer of Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, Oguche Agudah, admonished the committee and by extension the Senate, not to legislate liabilities .

He said since the proposed body will be solely funded by budgetary allocations, adding that avoidable burden will be placed on the federal government currently battling with N10.7trillion budget deficit in 2023 fiscal year .

He said: “We cannot in good faith, legislate liabilities.”.

In his presentation while opposition the proposal, the President of NLC, Ayuba Waba insisted on prompt payment of gratuities of retired police personnel or those who died in active service .

He said the proposed Police Pension Board is well envisioned but the problem is sustainability as regards funding, saying “the mistake of moving from known to unknown, should not be made.

The Senate Committee on Police Affairs is however, expected to present its report to the Senate when it reconvene next week Tuesday.

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