CJ states judiciary's budget is dictated by what is needs to function
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse has reminded the Budget Office of the separation of powers, which include budget cuts originating from the Executive Bran









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