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Local flags flown half-staff for Ft. Hood victims
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All flags in American Samoa were ordered to be flown at half-mast beginning last Friday and ending at sunset today, Nov. Comment?
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... and the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. [Courtesy Photo] Vince Kruse, the son of American Samoa Chief Justice Michael Kruse and wife Gail Kruse was last Friday sworn in as an attorney-at-law admitted to practice before the ... Comment?
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More DOL/FEMA grant funding received to put residents to work
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... and tsunami. [photo: FS] Another 'disaster unemployment' grant of less than $1 million has been approved for American Samoa, which is offered by the U.S. Department of Labor and funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Governor's ... Comment?
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ASPIRE statement from the Hudson Institute
The following is the full text of the testimony offered on Nov. 4, 2009 before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Hearing on H.R. 3583, the American Samoa Protection of Industry, Resources and Employment Act by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute. Comment?
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House passes historic Health Care Reform Legislation - Includes American Samoa
... Americans living in the insular areas. Under the provisions of this legislation, from FY2011 through FY2019, American Samoa will receive additional Medicaid funding in the amount of $239.5 million. Moreover, its Federal Medical Assistance Percentage ... Comment?
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Hudson Institute says Congress priced territory's labor too high
Hudson Institute's senior fellow Diana Furchtgott-Roth told a congressional panel last Wednesday that Congress priced American Samoa labor too high and suggested the territory be allowed to set its own wages to attract businesses. Comment?
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AS joins the nation in observing Veterans Day tomorrow
American Samoa, tomorrow, joins the rest of the United States of America in celebrating Veterans Day, with two services taking place - a government-led service at the CCCAS-Faga'alu and the flag raising ceremony in Vatia village founded seven years ago by a US Marine Corps veteran. Comment?
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... affairs director Willie Kwansing said they would hold two meetings with him. He said his tour started in American Samoa on November 7 and included stops in Samoa, Tonga and French Polynesia. Mr Uchtdorf will meet church leaders, members and guests ... Comment?
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Retired Postmaster and Red Cross chairman Smitty McMoore died yesterday afternoon at the LBJ Medical Center in Fagaalu after a drowning incident that occurred while he and three other members of the American Samoa Red Cross Relief Foundation were SCUBA diving off the shores of Gataivai. Comment?
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State urges direct deposit for unemployment benefits
... it cannot be sent to banks or credit unions in other countries, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or American Samoa. Civil Smart Comment?
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Big California linebacker T.J. Taimatuia headed to Hawaii
The Hawaii Warriors have gained a commitment from linebacker T.J. Taimatuia of American Samoa/Artesia . The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Taimatuia drew interest from Arizona, California, UCLA, Utah and Washington. Comment?
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A month after the American Samoa tsunami: Dengue fever cases double
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A physician from the island's only hospital, LBJ Tropical Medical Center, reports that in the month of October there were 62 confirmed cases of dengue fever and 2 deaths from the mosquito borne infection. Comment?
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Jardine: Cavalry moseying to rescue burned Modesto businesses
... at 1050 Carpenter Road in Modesto. That's hardly what you'd call a rapid response. "The SBA set up shop in American Samoa just a couple of days after the tidal wave and it takes them three months to get to Modesto?" said Darren Babby, controller for ... Comment?
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Tsunami to motivate Samoa players
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... tsunami in September. More than 170 people died when the tidal wave - triggered by an earthquake - hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. The London Irish back-row said: "It's going to be emotional, but it's [the tsunami] a motivation for us." Stowers ... Comment?
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Smitty McMoore dies in diving accident
Retired Postmaster and Red Cross chairman Smitty McMoore died yesterday afternoon at the LBJ Medical Center in Fagaalu after a drowning incident that occurred while he and three other members of the American Samoa Red Cross Relief Foundation were SCUBA diving off the shores of Gataivai. Comment?
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Partnerships credited for leading recovery efforts
... office last Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, at the agency's Joint Field Office in Ottoville, saw FEMA and the American Samoa Government emphasizing the success of partnerships that have allowed for successful earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts. The ... Comment?
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American Samoa Music Artists return from the "I love Samoa tsunami relief concert"
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American Samoa artista s Ekredible and RasMas. They just came back last week from a oe I love Samoaa tsunami relief concert that was held in Apia on Oct 31. Comment?
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SSI & TED Divisions at ASCC Launch Educational Coloring Book
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The ASCC Samoan Studies Institute recently released the educational coloring book "Samoa Anamua a which features contributions from archaeology instructor Dr. Comment?
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... after failure to settle Just Asking: Whatever happened to the case involving the death of a baby brought from American Samoa to Honolulu by his mother for medical treatment who was held up at the airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection? [+] ... Comment?
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New U.S. Citizens In Military Sworn In
There are eight new U.S. citizens who were sworn in at a Veterans Day ceremony in Las Vegas. Comment?
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