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Veterans Day 2020
November 11, 2020

Pago Pago – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day 2020:

"Our Veterans are a source of strength, leadership, and wise counsel throughout our community. God bless our Veterans and their families on this Veterans Day. It's been a year of unexpected events, but we can rely on our Veterans, and if any are in need, we must make sure they can rely on us.

Issues:Veterans

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Congresswoman Amata and Marine Capt Anasitasia Ioane of Aua in August 2019
November 9, 2020

Pago Pago – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the 245th birthday (Tuesday, 10 November) and exceptional history of the United States Marine Corps.

Issues:Military

November 6, 2020

Pago Pago – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata congratulated Governor-elect Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga and Lieutenant Governor-elect Talauega Eleasalo Va'alele Ale, and all those elected or re-elected to serve in the Fono.

Issues:Culture

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Congresswoman Aumua and Director Motusa Nua
October 29, 2020

Pago Pago – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed a health grant for maternal and child health services.

This discretionary grant of $97,104 is for American Samoa Department of Health from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which is part of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department (HHS).

Issues:Healthcare

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Congresswoman Amata and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Murkowski at the White House
October 29, 2020

Pago Pago – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released her October 14 letter to key U.S. Senate leaders urging renewal of the American Samoa Economic Development Credit (ASEDC), often known as 30A, due to its section of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code. She described the policy as an important economic necessity for the Territory.


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Congresswoman Amata and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Director Seema Verma
October 28, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, it will be available for free to those depending on Medicaid or Medicare.

Issues:Healthcare

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Day of the Deployed
October 26, 2020

Pago Pago – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata recognized the National Day of the Deployed (26 October), and released the following statement:

Issues:Military

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Coast Guard Cutter.
October 23, 2020

Pago Pago – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the announcement by National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien that American Samoa will be evaluated as a location for U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters.

Issues:Military

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1-Congresswoman Amata with LBJ Pharmacist Dr. Evelyn Ah Hing Faaiuaso (another of our Veterans)
October 21, 2020

Pago Pago – Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted National Pharmacy Week, which recognizes the contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Issues:Healthcare

October 19, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the announcement by the Social Security Administration that an increase in benefits of 1.3 percent will start in January for those receiving Social Security.