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Eni calls Republican stand on ASPIRE shameful
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Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin [SN file photo] Congressman Faleomavaega Eni says it's shameful for his Republicans colleagues in the U.S. House to describe the American Samoa Protection of Industry, Resources and Employment legislation, or ASPIRE, as a "tuna bailout bill", instead of first listening to both sides of the debate. Comment?
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At least eight people, including a baby have been killed, and a child lost her arm, in a bus crash on a narrow coastal road in Samoa. 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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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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Eight killed in Samoa bus crash
Police in Samoa are hunting a bus driver who took off after he crashed and killed eight people. 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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Samoa determined to relieve the pain of tsunami-devastated islands
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Samoa will play their first international on Friday since a tsunami hit the South Pacific island at the end of September, wiping out entire villages and killing 123 people. Comment?
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Tsunami kids to feel like Kings
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Hundreds of eager helpers aged from 5 to 13 years packed more than 500 much needed desks and chairs ready to ship to tsunami-affected villages in Samoa. Comment?
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Robin Davey Says: Samoans will push Wales hard... again
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JUST when you think it might get easier for Wales after yet another setback against the All Blacks, don't you believe it for the next opponents in this autumn series are Samoa at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night. Comment?
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WALES v SAMOA Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Date: 13 November Kick-off: 1930 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC TWO Wales & online, Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, plus radio commentary online Wales boss Warren Gatland hopes his side can bounce back Wales coach Warren Gatland is expected to name a much-changed side to face Samoa on Friday from the one ... Comment?
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Samoa collision excites Williams
WALES v SAMOA Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Date: 13 November Kick-off: 1930 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC TWO Wales & online, Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, plus radio commentary online Williams relishes Samoa contest Wales wing Shane Williams is hoping to play against Samoa on Friday so he can "feel alive" by facing their fierce defence at 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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Six weeks on, organics has role in Samoa recovery
Six weeks on from the devastating Samoa tsunami, Oxfam and its Samoan partner organisation, Women in Business, are helping affected families to rebuild their livelihoods through organic agriculture for niche export markets. Comment?
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Apia, Samoa - The University of California, Berkeley, has signed an agreement with the Samoan government to isolate from an indigenous tree the gene for a promising anti-AIDS drug and to share any royalties from sale of a gene-derived drug with the people of Samoa. Comment?
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Shane predicts a Samoa cracker
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WALES wona t be taking Samoa lightly in Friday nighta s clash at the Millennium Stadium, with Shane Williams predicting a real cracker. Comment?
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Tulloch among eight deacons ordained
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... Gate of Heaven Church in Negril. Two other deacons, Fiavivini Etuale and Faranisisi Tuliatu from the Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia, were also ordained. Lead by example In his address, Dufour urged the new deacons to lead by example so the lives of ... Comment?
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Landmark agreement between Samoa and UC Berkeley could help search for AIDS cure
The University of California, Berkeley, has signed an agreement with the Samoan government to isolate from an indigenous tree the gene for a promising anti-AIDS drug and to share any royalties from sale of a gene-derived drug with the people of Samoa. Comment?
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Aleapaga tsunami story: The Good Samaritan with only nails to give.
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... tsunami relief efforts and the many donors. To our Good Samaritan who donated some nails, fa'afetai tele! TSUNAMI SAMOA 09 FUNDS (TS09) Appeal will be sharing many stories of heroism and acts of kindness during and after the tsunami in Samoa. The ... Comment?
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ASPIRE statement from the American Samoa Delegate to the U.S. Congress
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 Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, American Samoa Delegate to Congress. Comment?
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