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Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has cosponsored the bipartisan Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act (H.R. 3525), introduced by Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY). This legislation would create a bipartisan commission...
Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a news release from the Governor’s Office regarding the outcome of Monday’s vote approving the proposed amendment to the American Samoa Revised Constitution regarding the nomination of a Chief Justice, which will be presented to the Constitutional Convention delegates...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Through a majority vote, the Constitutional Review Committee members approved on Monday this week two proposed amendments, which will be presented to the Constitutional Convention planned for the summer this year.  The approvals followed discussion and debate last Friday...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate Select Investigative Committee (SSIC) will await adoption of rules to conduct its probes and hearings before setting the agenda of priority issues to address first, before proceeding forward. This was the decision reached Tuesday following the first meeting of...
Dr. Saleapaga Iotamo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “A lot of government employees undergoing drug testing are testing positive with methamphetamine and the number is increasing every year.” This was the statement by LBJ Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Iotamo Saleapaga during a House Public Safety Committee...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old man who was convicted by the High Court for attempted felonious restraint is ordered to serve 28 months behind bars, as part of a 7-year probation sentence. Iafeta Laamauga was initially charged with attempted rape, first-degree sexual abuse, and attempted...
Sen. Togiola Tulafono
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sen. Togiola T.A Tulafono was the sole “no” vote at yesterday’s session, where the Senate approved the House version of the Administration bill to establish the Samoan Language Commission of American Samoa. Togiola’s objection stems from concerns he raised before the...
Mauga Tasi Ausuega
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — At this Monday’s regular Task Force meeting, Secretary of Samoa Affairs, Mauga Tasi Asuega was particularly outspoken about travelers who damaged property and exhibited poor behavior inside the quarantine sites. He said since quarantine operations have started, there...
Marie Alailima
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the government’s motion to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to deny a request for review and motion for Summary Judgment by a former employee of the Public Defender’s office, the government argued that the motion was improperly and prematurely filed and requested...
Senate chamber
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Monday this week gave final approval to its version of an Administration bill, which seeks to establish a Samoan Language Commission of American Samoa to provide authoritative guidelines on Samoan language in education, government, and in economic and...

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