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Hinao Soalablai, the governor of Peleliu, disputes that view.
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The controversial governor of Peleliu State, Jackson Ngiraingas...
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Incumbent Gov. Timarong Sisior decided not to seek reelection.
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The new officials will be sworn in on Jan. 1, 2004.
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...was a businessman in Koror and Peleliu, an elected legislator in the Peleliu State Legislature, and a four-term Governor of Peleliu.
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