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Amata questioning at VA hearing
November 4, 2015

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.

Issues:Veterans

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Amata with Dr and Amber
October 30, 2015

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.

Issues:Healthcare

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Military Crests
October 29, 2015

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.

Issues:Military

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

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Amata with Speaker Beohner and daughter Ella
October 27, 2015

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.


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Congresswoman with constituent and baby
October 26, 2015

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

October 23, 2015
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

October 23, 2015
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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Territorial Administration On Aging
October 21, 2015
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

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Amata and Chamber of Commerce
October 16, 2015
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.