Washington, Oct. 27 -- Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds issued the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security's announcement suspending the CNMI Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP):
"Following today's announcement, I spoke directly with the White House, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and House leadership regarding the suspension of the CNMI Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP) and its potential consequences for the Commonwealth.
"Secretary Mullin personally assured me that he will work directly with the CNMI to better understand and address the underlying issues ...