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November 6, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, took to the House Floor earlier this week in support of an amendment to the Surface Transportation Authorization bill that was cosponsored by both she and Congressman Sablan from the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI).

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November 4, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, Two high-ranking officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs refused to testify Monday night at a congressional hearing on allegations that they manipulated the agency's hiring system for their own gain.

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October 30, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, met with two doctors, who specialize in treating Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) earlier this week to discuss the virtual epidemic of RHD that American Samoa is currently suffering from.

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October 29, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata’s, local district office will be teaming up with the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Admissions office next week to conduct outreach to some of the local high schools and organizations.

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October 28, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. –Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, issued the following statement after the conclusion of the House Speaker elections Wednesday afternoon.
October 27, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, joined her colleagues on the House floor Tuesday evening to salute resigning Speaker of the House, John Boehner.  Friday marks the final day of Mr. Boehner’s Speakership and it is widely expected that Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will succeed him.

October 26, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced today that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration (HHS) has awarded a grant in the amount of $95,564 to the LBJ Medical Center in Pago Pago for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services.

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October 23, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced today that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration (HHS) has awarded American Samoa a grant in the amount of $249,620 for energy assistance.
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October 23, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $42,201 to the American Samoa Power Authority under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program.
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October 21, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, met with distinguished members of the Territorial Administration On Aging (TAOA) in Pago Pago, to discuss some of their concerns and objectives. Following kind introductions from TAOA Director High Talking Chief Ale Tifimalae Ale and a short rendition of the Siva from the Congresswoman; Amata addressed and engaged the large gathering of senior citizens.
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