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The federal government recognizes
problems and has taken some corrective action
Conclusion

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THE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION OF TERRITORIES
SHOULD REFLECT U.S. TERRITORIAL POLICY

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Overview of territorial administration
Trends in federal involvement
Diminished role of Interior raises
policy and organization questions
Oversight role:
a reflection of

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uncertainty in the federal-

territorial relationship
Organizational options should reflect
the direction of federal-territorial
relationship
Territories want to be represented by

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Conclusion

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an effective organization

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SUMMARY OF AGENCY AND TERRITORY COMMENTS

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APPENDIX

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Letter dated November 11,
American Samoa

1984, from

Letter dated November
Department of State

19,

1984,

from the

Letter dated November 21,

1984,

from the

Letter dated November 23, 1984,
Department of the Interior

from the

Vv

Letter dated November 28,
Virgin Islands

1984,

from the

VI

Letter dated November 28,
Rico

1984,

from Puerto

VII

Letter dated December 20,

1984,

from Guam

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Northern Mariana Islands

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Description of U.S.
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