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New School Opens In American Samoa
American Samoa - On Friday, August 7, two two-storey classroom buildings were dedicated at the Manulele Elementary School campus in American Samoa. More CODEL welcomed to American SamoaPago Pago, American Samoa (August 5, 2009) – A Congressional Delegation led by U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-West Virginia) was welcomed yesterday by Acting Gov. Fepule’ai Afa Ripley Jr. and a number of government officials and lawmakers at the Pago Pago International Airport VIP lounge in American Samoa. During his brief remarks upon arrival, Rahall, who last visited the territory in 1975, thanked those in attendance. “We thank you so very much for having us on this trip,” he said, noting that they have been working closely with American Samoa Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin for the interests of the territory. More Secretary Salazar Receives Governor Togiola
On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, Secretary Salazar welcomed to the Department of the Interior American Samoa Governor Togiola Tulafono and a delegation. The Governor and officials from American Samoa had come to deliver a petition to the Secretary for President Obama requesting intervention in application in American Samoa of the minimum-wage law which the petition claims is hurting the economy. More |