Amata Welcomes Close Up Students for U.S. Capitol Visit
Washington, DC – The staff of the D.C. office of Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata enjoyed the opportunity to host American Samoa’s Close Up student delegation on Wednesday for a home-cooked luncheon at the congressional office, and a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, while Congresswoman Amata is in American Samoa for ASCC and high school graduations.
The students are in Washington, D.C. with the Close Up Foundation civic program as part of the program’s yearly extended visit to the nation’s capital area historical and educational sites.
“Speaking for my staff, we always love to see our students for their day at the Capitol during their trip to Washington, D.C.,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “I’m happy to be supportive of this great program for our youth, which makes an investment in our leaders of tomorrow. I know the students always enjoy themselves and the time with friends, but more importantly, they absorb a lot of important history and learning. Thank you to everyone helping with Close Up in American Samoa or in the national program.”
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