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US Representative Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen

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Press Releases

Aumua Optimistic Following New House Leadership Election

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.

Aumua Salutes Outgoing House Speaker

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.

Aumua Announces $100,000 HHS Grant Award for Maternal & Child Healthcare

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.

Issues:
Healthcare

Aumua Announces HHS Grant Award for $250,000

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.
Issues:
Energy

Aumua Announces EPA Grant Award for New Generator

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.
Issues:
Energy, Environment

Aumua Meets With Senior Citizens and Members of the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA)

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.
Issues:
Healthcare

Aumua Meets With American Samoa Chamber of Commerce

October 16, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, met with the American Samoa Chamber of Commerce (ASCOC), and senior management from local private sector companies this week at the Sadie Thompson Inn in Fagatogo. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the implications on and the preparations local businesses have made to adjust to the new minimum wage.
Issues:
Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

Aumua Announces $400 Thousand USDA Grant Award

October 14, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a grant in the amount of $400 thousand to the Pacific Youth and Community Development program; as part of the Community Food Projects (CFP) program to support the development of solutions to food insecurity and access to local and independent food systems for low-income communities.
Issues:
Healthcare

Aumua and Small Business Committee Address EMV Deadline

October 8, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, and the House Committee on Small Business conducted a hearing to examine the upcoming Europay, Mastercard, Visa (EMV) chip deadline, and the efforts being made to ensure that America’s small businesses are in compliance with the requirement of these credit card processors.
Issues:
Economy & Jobs (Small Business)

Aumua Announces $11.5 Million Grant for Environmental Projects

October 7, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant in the amount of $11.5 million to American Samoa for environmental protection work.

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