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17th Congress of the FSM just concluded Fifth Special Session focused mainly on an important subject: tax reform, which is now at a crossroad. Tax reform anywhere is an arduous task. In the FSM this has been exacerbated by the federal nature of the country.

The Federated States of Micronesia conducted an election on March 5, 2013 to choose members of the 18th Congress. A closer look at FSM's election results raises concerns that overseas voters who do not know local conditions are determining the outcome of elections.