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Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Heartfelt Appreciation to American Samoa in Hosting Chairman Nick Rahall and Congressional Delegation Visit (8/7/2009)

Congressman Faleomavaega Eni today expressed his heart-felt appreciation and sincere fa’afetai tele to the people of American Samoa for the kindness and support they showed during the short visit by Chairman Nick J. Rahall and members of the House Committee on Natural Resources on August 04 to August 05, 2009.  ...more »

Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Extends Deepest Condolences on the Passing of High Chief and Senator Liufau Tanielu Sonoma Unutoa (8/4/2009)
Congressman Faleomavaega today expressed his deepest sympathies on the passing of his relative, Senator Liufau Tanielu Sonoma Unutoa, of Aua, and extended his most heartfelt condolences to his lovely wife, Mrs. Sive Mata’utia Liufau and their children on this sad occasion.   ...more »

Washington, D.C.—House Approves Measure to Strengthen Caregiver Assistance for Veterans (8/4/2009)
Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that on July 27, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by voice vote, legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain caregivers of veterans with training, support, and medical care, and for other purposes.  Known as the “Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act,” H.R. 3155 would address the important question of who will provide continuing care for injured servicemen and servicewomen once they transition to veteran status.  ...more »

Washington, D.C.—Grant Opportunity Available for Small Community Air Service Development Program (8/4/2009)
Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that on July 11, 2009 the United States Department of Transportation issued an order inviting proposals from communities interested in obtaining a federal grant under the Small Community Air Service Development Program (Small Community Program) to address air service and airfare problems in their communities.  Grant proposals must be submitted no later than 5pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), on August 28, 2009.  ...more »

Washington, D.C.—House Approves Improvements to Veterans’ Insurance (8/3/2009)
Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that on July 27, 2009, the House passed by voice vote, legislation to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care and other purposes.  This bill, H.R. 3219 would, among other things provide for improvements to the free Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) programs.  ...more »