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' In a letter released to the media, the United States Tunaboat Owners Coalition defends American Samoa's tuna industry and ship-building potential, in response to statements by Delegate Eni Faleomavaega that ...

The US Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council has welcomed a move by the American Samoan member of the US Congress to help change fishing legislation.

Command Sgt. Maj. Iuniasolua Savusa, U.S. Army, Europe command sergeant major, speaks to a group of troops from the Georgian 33rd Infantry Battalion during a visit to Krtsanisi Training Area, near Tblisi, ...

WASHINGTON - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, professional wrestler turned Hollywood actor, was honored today at a Congressional Award Dinner in Washington.

Gov. doesn't want automatic US citizenship The governor claimed the bill would automatically grant US citizenship for anyone born in American Samoa.

Clinton-Obama struggle spotlights Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

"all who serve our country away from home truly appreciate and applaud." American Samoan soldiers may now vote from overseas in local elections.

“I will seriously consider holding a hearing on the Asia Pacific Subcommittee front to alleviate uncertainties caused by misleading information and to find out the cause of the problem”

"U.S. beef export to Korea will be possible only when it completely meets the U.S. safety standards. via English Dong-A

“I commend and applaud the expression of support from APIL in recognizing the economic vulnerability of American Samoa and the CNMI”

A regional lawmakers group has adopted a resolution backing the CNMI and American Samoa's request for a combined $30-million financial aid from the U.S. Congress. via Saipan Tribune

“A paid lobbyist would not have been necessary if we had someone representing us in D.C. whose positions on issues are aligned with the administration's”

The Fitial administration has hired a new firm to lobby for the Commonwealth's request for a $15-million federal aid. via Saipan Tribune

“Work at this wage rate or else?”

I, Talifaitasi Satele, dedicate this blog to commentaries that relate to specific issues concerning American Samoa's Government . via The ASG Critique

“In short, American Samoa and CNMI could become welfare wardens of the federal government. We are sure this is not what Congress intended when it passed legislation to increase minimum wage in our jurisdiction.”

American Samoa Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin and Northern Marianas Governor Benigno R. Fitial in a joint letter to U.S. senators said Congress should either hold off the next minimum wage hike or offset ... via Samoa Observer

“We served them with the termination notices that are required by Guam law”

The man who stole and sold bronze nameplates from the Asan Bay Overlook had a lien put on his property. via Guam Pacific Daily News

“Because there is no new money coming into our islands, the increase will not bring benefits to our people, but will more likely result in losses of jobs, benefits and tax dollars.”

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“Essentially, I've tried to work out a compromise language so that at least for the next two years we will get DOL to do a more comprehensive review of the economies of both territories”

Two senior members of the U.S. Congress have strongly criticized a federal study which assessed the impact of mandated increases in the minimum wage in American Samoa. via Samoa Observer

Hillary Clinton Deanna Fuimano Chief legal counsel to the American Samoa Senate Vote: Pledged to Clinton Sen. via Asian Week

“Labor and land costs are bigger, so naturally [Taiwan businesses] will go somewhere else. Dependency won't be an issue because now China is changing.”

Saw some new posters out there on the way to the train station today, though the DPP has too many of the old posters up. via The View from Taiwan

Ambassador Masao Nakayama, the Federated States of Micronesia's permanent representative to the United Nations, appeared before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Asia, Pacific and Global Environment chaired by ... via Marianas Variety

“We must pass a law to grant Toa o Samoa this right, because they are the ones that put their lives on the line defending the freedom that we enjoy today, and it will be a sad day in Samoa if another life is lost without a law passed.”

American Samoans in the military want to vote in local elections from where they are serving overseas. via Samoa Observer

“We should not spend time tearing each other down; the enemy is the other side.”

A furious weekend of activities took place in Barack Obama's home state of Hawai - i, before the Feb. via Asian Week