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Congressman Eni F. H. Faleomavaega - American Samoa - Press Releases
August 2009- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Heartfelt Appreciation to American Samoa in Hosting Chairman Nick Rahall and Congressional Delegation Visit (August 7, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Extends Deepest Condolences on the Passing of High Chief and Senator Liufau Tanielu Sonoma Unutoa (August 4, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—House Approves Measure to Strengthen Caregiver Assistance for Veterans (August 4, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Grant Opportunity Available for Small Community Air Service Development Program (August 4, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—House Approves Improvements to Veterans’ Insurance (August 3, 2009)
July 2009- Washington, D.C.—Congressional Delegation to Visit American Samoa on August 4-5, 2009 (July 30, 2009)
- Washington, D..—Congressman Faleomavaega Hails Start of New GI Bill College Benefits (July 28, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Release of American Samoa Quarter (July 27, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Afoa Moega Lutu Regarding Minimum Wage and ASG Petition to President Obama (July 24, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Government to Receive Over $1.2 Million in Discretionary Grant Award for Fitiuta Airport Improvement (July 21, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Presents Dialysis Machines and Other Equipment to LBJ Medical Center (July 16, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—StarKist Thanks Faleomavaega for Working to Formulate the American Samoa Protection of Industry, Resources, and Employment, or ASPIRE, Proposal (July 13, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Starkist Seek Local Input for ASPIRE, a New Proposal for the American Samoa Protection of Industry, Resources and Employment (July 13, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Agriculture Appropriation: ASG to Receive $7.5 Million in Block Grant (July 10, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Attend Joint Session of the Fono Next Week (July 7, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates CSM Iuniasolua Savusa on His Selection as the Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Pacific Command (July 1, 2009)
June 2009- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Legislation to Establish Energy Action Plans for Territories (June 26, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Gets $32 Million for FY2010 (June 26, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Locality Pay Legislation Passes House by 404–0 Vote (June 24, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Fono Hearings to Reform ASG’s Health Care System (June 23, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Calls for Cooperation Not Confrontation (June 19, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Samoa Packing Responds to Faleomavaega’s Requests for Updates Regarding Workers’ Benefits (June 18, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Eligible for Over $44 Million From the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (June 15, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Dr. David Ga’oupu Palaita Upon Receiving his Doctorate of Philosophy Degree from University of California-Berkeley (June 12, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation to Permit Each Territory to Place a Statue in the U.S. Capitol (June 12, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Introduces High Court Bill (June 12, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says Congress is Willing to Delay Next Minimum Wage Increase to Give Congress Time to Act in Response to GAO Study (June 10, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Lieutenant Colonel Leafaina Olive Tavai-Yahn on Her Selection to the Senior Sevice College (June 2, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Department of Energy Commits Over $28.8 Million to American Samoa (June 1, 2009)
May 2009- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Tynisha J. Tufu who Represented American Samoa at the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee (May 29, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says Australia/New Zealand Heavy-Handed Approach to Fiji Makes Matters Worse; U.S. Role Required (May 28, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Samoan Sons and Daughters Graduating from Military Academies (May 22, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Working Together in Response to Samoa Packing Closure (May 21, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Applications Available for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Program (May 21, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Informs Governor that Minimum Wage is Not the Reason for Samoa Packing Relocating to Georgia (May 7, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Senator Inouye’s Assistance in Providing Emergency Funds to American Samoa in Response to Samoa Packing’s Decision to Relocate to Georgia (May 7, 2009)
April 2009- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Washington Times Article Regarding American Samoa’s Stimulus Funding (April 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation to Extend Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program to American Samoa (April 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Nine Polynesians Drafted in the 2009 NFL Draft (April 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds, in Part, to PM Tuilaepa’s Allegations on Crisis in Fiji (April 29, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Nominates Vaimalu Rosita Vaiau to the Congressional Summer Page Program (April 27, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Social Security and VA Benefit Recipients in American Samoa to Receive One-Time Payment of $250 as Part of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (April 27, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets Secretary of State Clinton and Raises Issues of Fiji, West Papua and Pacific Region (April 22, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa to Receive $322,125 Grant Award Under Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Demonstration Program (April 22, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Writes Secretary Clinton Requesting Observer Status for American Samoa in Pacific Islands Forum (April 21, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests $1 Million for Surgical Supplies and Equipment at LBJ (April 6, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With New Zealand Foreign Minister Mccully and NZ Ambassador Ferguson in Washington, D.C. (April 3, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Nominate a Congressional Page for Summer Session (April 2, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says Taipei Times is Wrong Again (April 1, 2009)
March 2009- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Recommends New WindJet Energy Technology to Supplement American Samoa Energy Needs (March 31, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks Department of Energy for Including Territories in Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income-Persons (March 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says He Will Not Bow to FAPA (March 27, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Death Rate in the Iraq War is Highest Among all States and U.S. Territories (March 23, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Commends Steve Shallhorn and Greenpeace for Their Efforts in Conserving and Protecting the Environment (March 23, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Strongly Opposes Shipment of MOX Nuclear Fuel in the South Pacific (March 20, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Historic Commemorative Quarter Set to be Released in July (March 20, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Pushes Air National Guard for American Samoa (March 13, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Initial Amount of Over $33.3 Million for American Samoa Under the New Stimulus Package (March 13, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Congressman Faleomavaega Expresses Deep Condolences in the Passing Away of Paramount Chief, Senator Tuitele (March 12, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Stands With People of Baha’i Faith in Opposing Religious Persecution (March 11, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa’s Department of Education to Receive $618,000 for Samoan Language Program (March 11, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Dr. Malouamaua Tuiolosega for Successfully Completing his Medical Certification (March 3, 2009)
February 2009- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Togiola are so Proud of American Samoa’s Close Up Students for Their Beautiful Performance Before fhe Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Insular Affairs and Oceans and Wildlife (February 27, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Review of IGIA Structure and Process (February 26, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Togiola, Fitial, and Faleomavaega Join Together to Send Unified Message to Congress and Administration Regarding Minimum Wage in American Samoa and CNMI (February 26, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Mr. David G. Burney, President and CEO of the South Pacific Tuna Corporation (February 18, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Updates ASG Regarding Final Outcome of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (February 13, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Meet With American Samoan Troops in Kuwait (February 13, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks Senator Inouye for Including Minimum Wage Study in Stimulus Bill (February 11, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Sablan and Faleomavaega Introduce Legislation to Increase Military Academy Appointments for CNMI and American Samoa (February 11, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies (February 9, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—President Obama Invites Faleomavaega to White House Reception (February 5, 2009)
January 2009- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Assignments to Include Subcommittees on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, and Energy and Minerals (January 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With Senator Daniel K. Inouye to Discuss High Priority Projects for American Samoa (January 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Chairman Miller’s Assistance in Postponing Further Minimum Wage Increases (January 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Attends Super Bowl in Support of the Six Asia Pacific Americans Who Will be Playing in Super Bowl XLIII (January 30, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Provides ASG With Additional Updates Regarding Stimulus Package and Amendment Offered by Territorial Delegates (January 28, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Elected Chairman of Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, The Pacific and The Global Environment (January 28, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Updates ASG Regarding Stimulus Package (January 27, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman Rahall Joins With Territorial Delegates in Requesting House and Senate to Include Separate Funding for Territories in Stimulus Package (January 23, 2009)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Praises Inauguration of President Barack Obama and Will Meet with Fofogaosamoa Daniel Inouye Next Week to Discuss Territory’s Needs (January 21, 2009)
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Believes Manu’a Deserves Better Budgetary Allocation (October 28, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Fully Supports “Yes” Vote on Referendum to Amend Local Constitution (October 28, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Attorney General Mukasey to Look into the Matter of 42 Indonesian Fishermen in American Samoa (October 7, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says Rosie’s “Time Bomb” is a Dud, and Governor Togiola is Wrong Again (October 7, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—30A Tax Credits for American Samoa are Now Extended; President Bush Signs Emergency Economic Stabilization Act into Law (October 3, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Senate Passes 30A Tax Extenders for American Samoa in Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (October 2, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Due to His Duties in Washington Regarding Nation’s Financial Crisis, Faleomavaega Unable to Make First Taping of Congressional Speeches to be Aired by KVZK on October 2 (October 1, 2008)
September 2008- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Senator Akaka Announce Good News for American Samoa’s Veterans; VA Agrees to Pay LBJ Hospital for Medical Care and Services Provided (September 29, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Stimulus Package to Shore Up Economy; Territories Included (September 27, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Senator Salanoa’s Criticisms of His Work in Congress (September 26, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—house and Senate Pass 30A Tax Credits for American Samoa; Bill Moves Back to Senate for Another Vote (September 26, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Pays Respects to Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono’s Children and Family (September 24, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Visits American Samoan Cadets at Wentworth Academy With Chairman Ike Skelton of the House Committee on Armed Services (September 23, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Local Leaders Testify Before House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs Regarding Federal Court Options for American Samoa (September 19, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With Dongwon Group Chairman Kim Jae-Chul, New Owner of StarKist (September 8, 2008)
August 2008- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Mrs. Aumua Amata Radewagen’s Guest Editorial Published by Samoa News on August 22, 2008 (August 28, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Accepting Applications for Nomination to the U.S. Military Service Academies (August 28, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Athletes and Officials Who Represented American Samoa in the Beijing Olympics (August 19, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Attend “Change of Responsibility” Ceremony for Command Sergeant Major Tuileama Nua (August 18, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Senator Inouye Requests Faleomavaega’s Comments and Views Regarding Governor Togiola’s Opposition to Eni’s Efforts to Strenghthen US Tuna Fishing Fleet (August 18, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—StarKist, Chicken of the Sea/Samoa Packing, and Bumble Bee Support Faleomavaega’s Efforts to Strengthen US Tuna Fishing Fleet (August 15, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Issues Final Statement About Misleading Information Being Put Forth by Sanchez and Finete Regarding US Tuna Industry (August 14, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Ends Weekly Radio Program on KNWJ – FM 104 (August 1, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Carlos Sanchez Regarding American Samoa’s Fishing Fleet (August 1, 2008)
July 2008- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega, Christensen, Bordallo, and Fortuno Request Medicaid Support for Territories in Second Economic Stimulus Package (July 31, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega, Rahall and Christensen Send Joint Letter to Secretary Kempthorne Requesting Funds for Economic Study of American Samoa (July 31, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Oversight Hearing on GAO Study of American Samoa’s Judicial System (July 18, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to False News Report Published by the Saipan Tribune Regarding Minimum Wage (July 18, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Joe Finete’s Misleading Statements Regarding US Tuna Fishing Fleet in American Samoa (July 17, 2008)
June 2008- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Presents High Chief Seiuli Dwayne Johnson the Horizon Award on Behalf of Congressional Award Foundation (June 23, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Writes to Western Pacific Fisheries Management Council (WPFMC) Regarding U.S. Tuna Fishing Fleet and American Samoa’s EEZ (June 20, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” to Receive Congressional Award (June 18, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Accepts Invitation by Commanding General of USAREUR and Seventh Army to Attend Farewell Ceremony in Honor of CSM Iuniasolua Savusa Who Was Selected Recently as the New Command Sergeant Major of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (June 16, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—House Votes to Extend 30A Tax Credits for American Samoa (June 13, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman Faleomavaega Expresses Concerns on U.S. Beef Exports to South Korea (June 12, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Governor Togiola’s Comments About Citizenship Legislation (June 11, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Colleagues Request Support for Bill to Extend Full Benefits of the New Markets Tax Credit Program to Include U.S. Territories (June 5, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation to Allow U.S. Nationals to Become U.S. Citizens (June 5, 2008)
May 2008- Washington, D.C.—Senate Agrees to Include Language in Emergency Supplemental Calling for Another Study on Impact of Minimum Wage Increases in American Samoa and CNMI (May 27, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Speak at API Heritage Celebration and Samoan Community Church Revival at Fort Bragg, North Carolina (May 23, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests GAO Study of Customs and Duties Laws in American Samoa (May 23, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Faleomavaega Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Tuna Fishing Fleet (May 22, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Joint Congressional Oversight Hearing to be Held on Special Issues Related to Census Data Collection in the U.S. Territories (May 20, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Commends ASG for Signing into Law Legislation That Would Allow Military Personnel to Register and Vote Absentee for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Local Representatives (May 20, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—House and Senate Agree to Conference Report for Farm Bill that Extends American Samoa Food Stamp Program (May 16, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Emergency Aid for American Samoa and CNMI if Congress is Unwilling to Adjust Minimum Wage Schedule (May 15, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—SFC Senetenari “Sene” Polu Awarded Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge (May 14, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates CSM Iuniasolua Savusaon Hisselection as the New International Security Assistance Force, Kabul, Afghanistan, Command Sergeant Major (May 13, 2008)
April 2008- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Treasury Sending $20.4 Million to ASG to Pay Out Economic Stimulus Payments to Qualifying Residents (April 28, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Fitial Working to Resolve Minimum Wage Issue for American Samoa and CNMI (April 25, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Secretary of The Interior Says He Personally Stands Ready to Work on Minimum Wage (April 16, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Inquiries Regarding the Trade and Globalization Assistance Act (April 14, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Preside Over U.S. House of Representatives (April 2, 2008)
March 2008
February 2008- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Holds Historic Hearing on Climate Change With Pacific Island Ambassadors to the United Nations (February 28, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman George Miller to Send Staff to Minimum Wage Hearing to be Held in American Samoa (February 15, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Immediate Federal Investigation in the Death of Michael Futi, A 14 day-old Infant (February 15, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Colleagues in Congress Representing Other U.S. Territories Request Treasury Secretary Paulson to Advance Payment Per the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (February 15, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Deepest Sorrow Regarding the Passing of Chairman Tom Lantos of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (February 11, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa and Other Territories Included in Final Passage of Economic Stimulus Bill Despite Opposition (February 8, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega on Assignment in New Zealand Regarding Visa Pilot Program and Samoan Language Preservation (February 1, 2008)
January 2008- Washington, D.C.—House Includes Territories in Economic Stimulus Bill (January 29, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Introduces Minimum Wage Bill to Put an End to Automatic Increases for American Samoa and CNMI (January 29, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Congresswoman Bordallo Urge Leadership to Include Territories in Stimulus Package Without Harming Local Economies (January 25, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Department of Labor Releases Report on Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on the Economies of American Samoa and CNMI (January 25, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Donna Christensen, Announce Plans for Oversight and Legislative Hearings in American Samoa (January 24, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Democratic-Led Congress Leads Way to Largest Increase in Veterans’ Health Care Funding (January 18, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—President Signs into Law Bill that Includes Faleomavaega’s Proposal to Diversify Energy Supply for American Samoa (January 17, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Welcomes Dr. Fatilua Fatilua as Member of Washington DC Staff (January 16, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Pacific Island Leaders Return From Israel Where They Discussed Ways to Partner in Renewable Energy, Aquaculture, and Healthcare (January 15, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Majority Leader Hoyer, Second Highest Leader in U.S. House of Representatives, to Stop Over in American Samoa (January 9, 2008)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Virginia Sudbury’s Allegations Concerning Daewoosa (January 3, 2008)
December 2007- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Cheer for the UH Warriors Against the Georgia Bulldogs at the 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic (December 28, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Jim Brittle's and Lorn Cramer’s Letters to The Editor Concerning Vietnam (December 28, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Lofa Tatupu & Troy Polamalu on Their Selection for the 2008 Pro Bowl (December 28, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks American Samoa Elementary Students and Teachers for Christmas Tree Ornaments (December 24, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs to Conduct Field Hearing in American Samoa (December 19, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—LBJ Hospital to Get $624,000 for Dialysis Machines and Needed Equipment for the ICU and Emergency Rooms in LBJ (December 19, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—House and Senate Agree to Faleomavaega’s Language Requiring Department of Interior to Give Fono a Say in Determining How CIP Funds are Spent (December 19, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Congressman Faleomavaega Congratulates Ken Niumatalolo as New Football Head Coach for the U.S. Naval Academy (December 19, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Disappointed With His Visit to Biak and Manokwari Papua, Indonesia (December 17, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Fully Supports Effort to Increase US Tuna Fishing Fleet in American Samoa (December 12, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Attends United Nations Climate Change Conference (December 7, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Visits Cambodia and Commends CW4 Nicholas Punimata for His Service to Our Nation (December 6, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Returns to Vietnam After 40 Years; Meets with Vice President and Other High Ranking Government Officials (December 5, 2007)
November 2007- Washington, D.C.—ASCC Upward Bound Program Awarded $226,600 (November 26, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Condolences to the Wife, Parents, and Family of SGT Lui Tumanuvao (November 21, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Senate President Lolo’s Inquiry Regarding Energy Policy and Other Issues (November 15, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega on Assignment to Asia (November 15, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—House Committee on Natural Resources Passes CNMI Immigration Bill (November 9, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes 30A for American Samoa (November 9, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Extends Best Wishes to All Veterans and Active Service Members; Also Remembers Our Fallen Heroes on Veterans Day (November 9, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—30A Passes Committee Mark-Up (November 5, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests GAO Review of American Samoa’s Immigration and Customs Laws (November 1, 2007)
October 2007- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Submits Draft Amendment to Chief Election Officer Soliai to Permit Military Members Absentee Registration (October 31, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Lealofisa E. Payne Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Four in the U.S. Army (October 31, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to President Lolo’s Concerns About Minimum Wage and Section 30A (October 26, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—All Tax Extenders, Including 30A, to Get One-Year Extension (October 26, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—House Unanimously Passes H.R. 1205, Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (October 22, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Scholarship Applications Available for Gates Millenium Scholars Program 2008-2009 (October 12, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Offers Condolences to Fallen Soldier's Wife, Parents and Family (October 11, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With GAO Team Prior to Their Departure for American Samoa to Review Judicial System (October 10, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Airport Tower Agreement Has Been Finalized; OTA to be Signed (October 4, 2007)
September 2007
August 2007- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Addresses Issue of South Pacific Scholarship Program (August 24, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Serious Concerns Over Proposed Immigration Bill (H.R. 3079) for CNMI (August 20, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—FAA Agrees to Extend Deadline for Temporary Airport Tower Agreement (August 9, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega, Guest on The Colbert Report's "Know a Protectorate" (August 8, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Disappointment in Federal Aviation Administration (August 2, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Informs ASG of FAA's August 31, 2007 Deadline Regarding Airport Tower (August 2, 2007)
July 2007- Washington, D.C.—Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Faleomavaega Pacific Island Economic and Educational Development Act of 2007 (July 31, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—US House of Representatives Passes H. Res. 121 and Calls Upon the Government of Japan to Apologize for Forcing Women into Sexual Slavery During WWII (July 30, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Senate President Lolo's Request for Update Regarding $16 Million for Village Roads and Other High Priority Projects (July 26, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Provides Senate President Lolo With Update Regarding $2 Million for Airport Tower (July 25, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With US Department of Labor to Discuss Minimum Wage (July 25, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Calls on Prime Minister of Fiji, the US Attorney General and US State Department to Initiate Immediate Investigation into Death of Mr. Alex Galea'i (July 18, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks VA for Opening New Clinic for American Samoa's Veterans (July 17, 2007)
June 2007- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega - Guest of Honor at Asian-Pacific American Presidential Scholars Reception (June 28, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Condemns Japan's Continued Denial and Refusal to Acknowledge the Attrocities Committed Against Asian and Pacific Island Women During WWII (June 27, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman and President of Thai Union to Meet with Faleomavaega During Upcoming Visit to Thailand (June 27, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes FY2008 Appropriations Bill With Funding for American Samoa (June 27, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Samoan Teenage Brothers - Tony and Gipper Finau Turn Professional Golfers (June 22, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Meeting with Chairman and President of Thai Union During Upcoming Visit to Thailand (June 22, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Meet With Starkist, Chicken of the Sea/Samoa Packing, Del Monte, Thai Union and US Tuna Boat Owners to Discuss Minimum Wage (June 22, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Special Industry Committee for Minimum Wage in American Samoa Has Been Dissolved (June 13, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Speaker Pelosi Requests Faleomavaega's Support for Energy Bill (June 13, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Army Informs Faleomavaega About The Death of PFC Timothy Ray Vimoto (June 11, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests House Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Insular Affairs to Hold Hearing on Minimum Wage (June 6, 2007)
May 2007- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates LTC Evelyn Langford for Receiving the Military Meritorious Service Award (May 31, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Future Political Status Study Commission Report Now Available Online (May 24, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—House and Senate Vote to Increase Minimum Wage for American Samoa and CNMI (May 24, 2007)
- Washington, D.c.—faleomavaega Announces Further Updates Regarding Minimum Wage (May 23, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Senator Inouye Agrees to Faleomavaega's Request to Offer Amendment Regarding Minimum Wage in American Samoa (May 18, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Represent the U.S. House of Representatives at His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II Funeral Ceremonies (May 17, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Pacific Island Leaders and Visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi Highlight Pacific Night 2007 in the Nation’s Capital (May 11, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to StarKist’s Threats Regarding Minimum Wage (May 11, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Latest Developments Regarding Minimum Wage (May 11, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Hosts Historic Roundtable Discussions for Pacific Island Leaders (May 10, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Hawaii Congressional Delegation to Host Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (May 4, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Calls for Senate Hearing on Ballot Legislation (May 3, 2007)
April 2007
March 2007- Washington, D.C.—New VA Clinic for American Samoa to be Dedicated This July (March 25, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Iraq Supplemental Bill Passes House; Faleomavaega Presses for Minimum Wage for American Samoa and CNMI to be Addressed in Conference (March 23, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Senator Inouye Propose $7 Mililon for Manu’a and Aunu’u (March 22, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Progress on Coral Reef Conservation Bill (March 22, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says U.S. Not Doing Enough for the Pacific Region (March 21, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Provides Update Regarding Minimum Wage (March 15, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Stands By His Statement Regarding DOI (March 5, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Disappointed in Secretary Kempthorne’s Lack of Support for American Samoa (March 1, 2007)
February 2007
January 2007- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Offers Condolences to the Toomalatai Family on the Death of Private First Class David Tipo Toomalatai (January 31, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Passage of Legislation Allowing Delegates to Vote in House Committee of the Whole (January 25, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Commemorative Coin Bill for American Samoa and Other Territories Passes House (January 25, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Invites Governor Togiola to Attend President Bush’s State of the Union Address Before a Joint Session of Congress (January 23, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks Governor Togiola and CEO Tautolo for Cancelling McDonald’s Lease at Utulei Beach (January 23, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Named as Chairman of Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment (January 23, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Remarks Made by CNMI’s Assistant Attorney General About Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (January 18, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Togiola Meet to Discuss Minimum Wage Bill (January 18, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Commemorative Coin Bill for American Samoa and Other Territories Reintroduced (January 11, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Comments on Minimum Wage Bill Now Before Congress (January 10, 2007)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Commends Teenage Brothers, Tony “Samoa” Finau and Gipper “Tonga” Finau, Who Will Play to Qualify for the 2007 Sony (Hawaiian) Open on January 8, 2007 (January 4, 2007)
December 2006- Washington, D.C.—Merry Christmas, American Samoa; President Bush Signs Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 and Includes Two Year Extension for Local Tuna Canneries (December 20, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—State Department Replies to Faleomavaega’s Request for Additional Assistance and Clarification Regarding Visa Pilot Program (December 13, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Senate Also Overwhelmingly Agrees to Extend 30a Tax Credits for American Samoa’s Tuna Canneries; President Expected to Sign Bill into Law by End of Month (December 9, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Letter to Editor Regarding Congressional Committees (December 8, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—House Overwhelmingly Agrees to Extend 30A Tax Credits for American Samoa’s Tuna Canneries (December 8, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Senate President Lolo’s Letter Regarding Airport Tower (December 8, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—USDA Briefs Faleomavaega About Scrap Chicken Being Supplied to School Lunch Program in American Samoa (December 6, 2006)
November 2006
October 2006- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Unsigned Letter Published by Samoa News Regarding FY 2007 Defense Authorization (October 30, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With US Department of Transportation Regarding Hawaiian Air (October 25, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Disappointment in U.S. State Department’s Failure to Consult About American Samoa’s Application for Observer Status at Pacific Forum (October 19, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Updates Fono About $16 Million for Village Roads and Other Transportation Improvements (October 18, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Democrats Win Victory for Military in DoD Authorization Bill (October 17, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Adrienne Leota’s Letter Regarding Staff Travel (October 5, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Testifies Before Political Status Commission (October 2, 2006)
September 2006- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Defense Authorization to Improve Military Readiness and Provide for Our Troops (September 29, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancies at US Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies (September 21, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Letter to The Editor Entitled “IT’S A Matter of R-E-S-P-E-C-T” (September 15, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Attend Funeral Services of His Late Majesty King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV (September 14, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Expresses Condolences to King Taufa’ahau’s Passing Away, and Offers Well Wishes to New King of Tonga (September 12, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—CEO of Hawaiian Air Responds to Faleomavaega’s Concerns About Roundtrip Airfares from Pago Pago to Honolulu (September 8, 2006)
August 2006- Washington, D.C.—Hawaiian Air Requests Meeting With Faleomavaega to Answer Questions About Pricing (August 28, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Informs Hawaiian Air of His Intent to Ask for Federal Review of Airfares Between American Samoa and Honolulu (August 23, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Informs Hawaiian Air of His Intent to Ask for Federal Review of Airfares Between American Samoa and Honolulu (August 23, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—FAA Agrees to Extend Advisory Services For an Additional Year at the Pago Pago International Airport (August 22, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Sifoa Loa of American Samoa Killed in Iraq (August 21, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says “Faafetai Tele” to American Samoa for Hosting the Congressional Delegation (August 17, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman Henry Hyde of House International Relations Committee Leads Congressional Delegation to American Samoa (August 15, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With Samoan Soldiers and Their Families in Korea (August 11, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—US Department of the Interior’s National Park Service Responds to Faleomavaega Regarding Utulei Beach Park (August 4, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—H.R. 5970 On Hold in Senate; Majority Leader Bill Frist Reserves the Right to Bring Up Bill When Congress Returns From Recess (August 3, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Samoa News About Mrs. Amata Radewagen’s Claims Regarding 30A Tax Proposal (August 2, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Mrs. Amata Radewagen Takes Credit for Passage of Tax Extension; Faleomavaega Says All Credit Should Be Given to God (August 1, 2006)
July 2006- Washington, D.C.—House Agrees to Two-Year Extension of Possession Tax Credits for American Samoa’s Canneries (July 28, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Governor’s Concerns Over NOAA Funding (July 27, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—CSM Tuileama Toatolu Nua is the Next Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army 44th Medical Command (July 27, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Commends Representative Ae Ae for Calling for Primary Elections (July 27, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With FAA Regarding $2 Million for Temporary Airport Tower and Advisory Services (July 27, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks US National Park Service for Responding to His Concerns About Its Recent Meeting With Governor Togiola Regarding McDonald’s Lease (July 24, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to S. Falanai’s Letter to the Editor Entitled “Concern At Large” Regarding Federal District Court in American Samoa (July 24, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Speaks Out About Thailand Free Trade Agreement at International Relations Hearing (July 24, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Extends Invitation to Boston Red Sox Scouting Director to Promote Baseball in American Samoa (July 21, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Asks Fono to Take Action and Allow Military Personnel to Vote in Local Elections Without Having to Appear in Person (July 20, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman and Ranking Member of Resources Committee Join Faleomavaega in Requesting GAO Study of American Samoa’s Judicial System (July 20, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—ASCC to Receive Over $676,000 from US Department of Education’s Gear Up Program (July 18, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Congressman Faleomavaega Expresses Sympathies Over Tragic Death of Tongan Prince and Princess (July 11, 2006)
June 2006- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Writes to Secretary of Interior About Proposed Construction of McDonald’s at Utulei Beach (June 30, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—New US Army Reserve Center in American Samoa Will Be Named in Honor of Samoan Soldiers (June 30, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Transportation Technical Corrections Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s $2 Million Provision for Saole County Village Road Improvements (June 30, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Updates Fono About $2 Million Set Aside for Airport Tower (June 29, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—House Resources Committee Approves Faleomavaega’s Request for $1 Million Authorization for Marine Sciences Lab at ASCC (June 22, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Opposes Tuition Increase for Micronesian and American Samoan Students at the University of Hawaii (June 15, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Reports on His Trip to Manu’a on M.V. Sili (June 14, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Disappointed on Senate Disapproval of Senator Akaka’s Bill (S. 147) on Native Hawaiian Recognition (June 12, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Visits Manu’a Islands on M.V. Sili (June 2, 2006)
May 2006- Washington, D.C.—VA Medical Clinic Set to Open in American Samoa at the End of This Year or First Quarter of 2007 (May 26, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Contrary to Governor’s Allegations, Faleomavaega Did Not Request Committee to Include Language About McDonald’s or Utulei Beach in Interior Appropriations Bill (May 23, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—House and Senate Pass Veterans’ Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Provision for Non-Samoan Veterans Married to Samoans to Qualify for VA Home Loans (May 22, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Interior Appropriations Bill With Over $33 Million for American Samoa; Urges Accountability of Federal Funds and Discourages Commercial Development of Utulei Beach (May 19, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Interior Appropriations Committee Recommends Increased Funding for American Samoa, Urges Accountability of Federal Funds, and Admonishes ASG to Not Allow Commercial Development of Utulei Beach (May 16, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Provides Update Regarding IRS Section 936 (May 10, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Military Communities in Giessen, Hohenfels and Darmstadt in Germany Invite Faleomavaega to Speak at Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebrations (May 4, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—General Mckiernan Invites Faleomavaega to Welcoming Ceremony for CSM Savusa as Command Sergeant Major of the USAREUR (May 2, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Reports on Meeting With Governor Togiola and Federal and Congressional Staff Regarding IRS Section 936 (May 2, 2006)
April 2006- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Togiola to Hold Meeting With Federal and Congressional Officials Regarding IRS Section 936 (April 29, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Makes Final Appeal to McDonald’s Corporation (April 26, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Governor’s Recent Comments About Mcdonald’s (April 22, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Supports National Park Position on McDonald’s Controversy (April 12, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Editorial by Aliimau Scanlan Jr. Regarding US Tuna Policies Affecting American Samoa (April 11, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Provides Update on Section 936 (April 8, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Supports Pending Immigration Reform Bill in Congress (April 7, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Insists GAO Study Critical for American Samoa’s Judiciary System (April 7, 2006)
March 2006- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Visits United Nations and Requests Official Clarification of US Policy Regarding American Samoa’s Status Before the Decolonization Committee (March 30, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—CSM Savusa Takes Over as Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army Europe & 7th Army (March 24, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to U.S. State Department Human Rights Report on Samoa (March 24, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Attend Funeral Services for Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Awamura Inouye (March 22, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Department of Homeland Security Briefs Faleomavaega on Security for American Samoa (March 20, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Informs ASG of Status of Federal District Court Bill (March 16, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Inquiries Regarding His Financial Disclosures (March 15, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Commends NBC Nightly News for Showcasing American Samoa’s Military Men and Women (March 6, 2006)
February 2006- Washington, D.C.—Resources Committee Chairman and Ranking Member Respond to Congressional Delegates Request to Hold Oversight Meeting for Insular Areas (February 28, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Asks Secretary Condoleezza Rice to Assist Samoans Applying for US Visas (February 22, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Introduces Companion Bill to Senators Inouye & Akaka’s Coral Reef Conservation Measure (February 17, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Calls Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice’s Attention to the Problems in West Papua New Guinea (February 17, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Writes to U.S. Attorney General Gonzales Requesting an Investigation of Drug Trafficking in American Samoa (February 17, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Cohen’s Disparaging Remarks About Congressional Delegates (February 17, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to Hold Hearing on State of Economies and Fiscal Affairs in American Samoa and Other Territories (February 14, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Shares Potential Breakthrough with Fiber-Optic Cable (February 13, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Hearing on Federal District Court for American Samoa (February 10, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Commends American Samoa Junior Sailors Team in International Tournament (February 9, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Insular Areas Oversight Hearing Request (February 9, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Senate Inquiry Regarding $16 Million Federal Set Aside for Village Roads and Other Transportation Projects (February 9, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Hearing on H.R. 4182, Repealing Congressional Approval for Changes to Local Constitution (February 9, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Recommends that New Army Reserve Center Be Named in Honor of the Late SFC Konelio Pele (February 8, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—President Bush Signs into Law Medicaid Increase for American Samoa and Other Insular Possessions (February 8, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Adds International Award-winning Writer Sia Figiel to His Congressional Staff (February 2, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Seven Asian-Pacific Americans Who Will Play in Superbowl (February 2, 2006)
- Washington, D.C.—House and Senate Agree to Medicaid Increase for American Samoa and Other Insular Areas (February 1, 2006)
January 2006
December 2005- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Sgt. Panini Aliilua for Receiving Purple Heart Award (December 23, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Inouye and Faleomavaega Succeed in Opening Senior ROTC Programs to U.S. Nationals from American Samoa (December 22, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House and Senate Agree to Medicaid Increase for American Samoa and Other Insular Areas (December 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Provides Update on IRS Section 936 Legislation (December 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Governor’s Statements on H.R. 4182 (December 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Congressman Donald Payne Call Upon African Nations to Request Un Review of West Papua (December 16, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Air Force Major Dwayne Apisa LaHaye and Congressman Faleomavaega Meet in Washington (December 13, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Accompany American Samoa’s Troops Home on Monday December 12, 2005 (December 8, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Urges Governor and Fono to Reform Local Tax Laws in Support of Federal Efforts to Develop a Long-Term Policy for Economic Development (December 8, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Section 936 Extension and Includes Promise to Provide for Long-Term Policy for American Samoa (December 8, 2005)
November 2005- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Names Senator Faiivae Galea’i as Nominee to the American Samoa Political Status Commission (November 23, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Adds Upuolevavau Afatasisamoa “Tasi” Lili’o to His District Office Staff (November 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Medicaid Increase for American Samoa and Other Insular Areas (November 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman Thomas Includes Language in Tax Act Conference Report to Provide for Long-Term Policy for American Samoa (November 18, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Congress Appropriates Over $70 Billion for Nation’s Veterans (November 18, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Major General Robert Lee Meet to Discuss Their Ongoing Efforts to Establish National Guard Unit in American Samoa (November 16, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa to Receive $468,716 for Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) (November 16, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Ways and Means Committee Passes One-Year Extension of 936 for American Samoa (November 16, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes VA Housing Assistance Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Provision for American Samoa’s Veterans and Their Spouses (November 10, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Governor of Puerto Rico Supports Faleomavega’s Efforts to Extend 936 Tax Credits to American Samoa (November 10, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Secretary of the Interior Supports Faleomavaega’s Efforts to Extend 936 Tax Credits to American Samoa’s Canneries (November 10, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—One-Year Extension of 936 Proposed in the House; Negotiations Still Pending (November 10, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Introduction of H.R. 4070 to Permit American Samoa to Place a Statue in US Capitol (November 7, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Introduces H.R. 4182 to Amend Approval of Local Constitution (November 7, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Comments on Bill by Senators Akaka and Craig to Amend US Tariff Schedule for CNMI and the Insular Possessions (November 7, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Pays Special Tribute to Rosa Parks by Attending Memorial Services in Detroit and the Nation’s Capital (November 2, 2005)
October 2005- Washington, D.C.—Western Samoans Who Are Bona Fide Residents of American Samoa Are Eligible to Claim a Refund of the 30% Tax Withheld From Their Social Security Benefits (October 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Congressional Delegates Proposed Language to Increase Medicaid Funding Which Chairman Barton Included in Budget Reconciliation Committee Print (October 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces Department of Justice Grant Award of $337,500 to American Samoa’s Oticide to Fight Human Trafficking (October 27, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and US Negotiators Have Been Working on Thailand Free Trade Agreement Since 2004 (October 26, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Accepting Applications for Nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies (October 24, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—President and Mrs. Bush Send Faleomavaega Their Best Wishes (October 13, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Five Members of Congress Return From Iraq (October 11, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Shares an Alternative Energy Source for American Samoa (October 6, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Quarter Dollar Bill Commemorating American Samoa and Other Territories Reintroduced (October 4, 2005)
September 2005- Washington, D.C.--Faleomavaega Meets With White House National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and Discusses War in Iraq (September 30, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With World Renowned Golfer Michael Campbell to Promote Junior Golf Programs in Pacific (September 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Army Informs Faleomavaega that MSG Tulsa Tulaga Tuliau Was Recently Killed in Iraq (September 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Senate President Lolo’s Request for Information Regarding Hurricane Contracting Opportunities (September 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests Expedited Assistance in Establishing a Hawaii National Guard Presence in American Samoa (September 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With Starkist and Chicken of the Sea Regarding 936 Tax Credits (September 26, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Criticisms of His Handling of IRS Section 936 (September 16, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates 23 Samoans Who Made the Teams in the NFL (September 13, 2005)
August 2005
July 2005- Washington, D.C.—House & Senate Agree to Faleomavaega’s Request for $16 Million for Village Roads, Etc; ASG Also to Get an Additional $23 Million for Transportation Needs (July 29, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—United States House of Representative Passes H.R. 2601, The State Department Authorization Bill (July 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House & Senate Pass FY06 Interior Bill and Include Nearly $33 Million for ASG and a $2 Million Set Aside for Urgently Needed Medicines and Supplies at LBJ (July 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Speaks in Support of Marshall Islands (July 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Army Informs Congressman Faleomavaega That SSG Frank Tia’i Was Killed in Iraq (July 19, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Army Specialist Satuala Jerome Amoa Transferred to Tripler Army Medical Center (July 13, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Contacts U.S. Army Major General Robert Lee About Soldiers From American Samoa Stuck in Kuwait (July 6, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—International Relations Committee Passes State Dept. Authorization Bill With Mr. Faleomavaega and Mr. Payne’s Language About West Papua (July 1, 2005)
June 2005- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and McDonald’s Meet to Discuss Construction at Utulei Beach (June 29, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Supports Minimum Wage Increase in American Samoa (June 22, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa to Receive Over $400,000 From Federal Government to Stop Violence Against Women (June 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With VA Officials Regarding American Samoa’s Clinic (June 20, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—USA Today Publishes Article Praising American Samoa’s Military Men and Women; Faleomavaega Sends Article to Every Member of House and Senate (June 15, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests that U.S. Citizens and Nationals of Tokelauan Descent Be Included in Development of Freely Associated State of Tokelau (June 15, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Strongly Objects to DOD Plans for Redeployment of Military Personnel and Their Families Currently Stationed in Europe (June 14, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Katherine To’o Receives M.D. Degree From UCLA (June 9, 2005)
May 2005- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Proposes Bill for Federal District Court (May 27, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Samoa National Cultural Group Participates in Cultural Exchange in Hawaii (May 26, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Welcomes Representatives Olo Tagovailoa and Alexander Jennings to Nation’s Capital (May 26, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—President Bush Honors Junior Seau During White House Celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (May 26, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Calls Upon Mcdonald’s Corporate Officers to Intervene and Halt Construction at Utulei Beach (May 25, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—President Bush Invites Faleomavaega to White House Ceremony to Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage (May 25, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Asks Prime Minister of Samoa to Review Permit Requirement for U.S. Nationals (May 24, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Territorial Delegates Work Together to Designate Guam, American Samoa and the Virgin Islands as Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBzones) (May 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House Resources Committee Unanimously Passes the “Northern Mariana Islands Delegate Act” (May 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Replies to Mr. Dennis Lutu’s Letter to the Editor Titled “No Respect” Dated May 19, 2005 (May 20, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Chairman Gilchrest and Ranking Member Pallone Join With Faleomavaega in Requesting Federal Assistance for Natural Resource Damage Caused by Hurricane Olaf (May 20, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Announces That Five Samoan Students Have Been Offered Appointments to Military Academies (May 20, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Interior Appropriations Bill and Includes Almost $33 Million for American Samoa and a $2 Million Set Aside for Urgently Needed Medicines and Supplies (May 20, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Receives Clarification From the U.S. Army on Casualty Notification Procedures (May 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Appropriations Committee Approves $2 Million Set Aside for Urgently Needed Medicines and Supplies; Also Makes Recommendations About GAO Findings (May 10, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Replies to Senate President Lolo’s Invitation to Appear Before the Joint Session Scheduled for July (May 9, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act and Includes Faleomavaega’s Initiative for U.S. Nationals in Real ID Act (May 6, 2005)
April 2005- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Seeks Support from Secretary of the Interior on Section 936 (April 22, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Pati Pati, Jr. The 2005 American Samoa Teacher of the Year (April 21, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—At Faleomavaega’s Request, Hawaii Air National Guard to Bring American Samoa’s Troops Home on Sunday April 17, 2005 (April 15, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says Passports for Soldiers is Contrary to Local Law, Federal Policy and International Agreements (April 14, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Togiola Work Together to Solve Medical Crisis at LBJ Hospital (April 8, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Loses Another Son - U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ioasa Tava’e Killed in Iraq (April 7, 2005)
March 2005- Washington, D.C.—Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Joins With Faleomavaega in Urging U.S. Secretary of State and UN Secretary General to Support West Papua’s Right to Self-Determination (March 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Presses USDOT for Airport Traffic Control Tower (March 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Creates New Congressional Website at www.house.gov/faleomavaega (March 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With Chairman Bill Thomas of House Ways and Means Committee to Discuss IRS 936 for Samoa’s Canneries (March 14, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Sgt. Anesi Tuufuli of American Samoa Critically Injured in Iraq (March 11, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Samoa News Intentionally Misleads People About Faleomavaega’s Travel to Asia (March 11, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Gets $16 Million for Village Roads and Other Transportation Projects in American Samoa (March 10, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Meet With FBI in Honolulu to Discuss Investigation in American Samoa (March 4, 2005)
February 2005- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Asks U.S. Secretary of State to Support West Papua New Guinea’s Right to Self-Determination (February 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Informs TAO that Secretary of Interior and Inspector General Agree that Office of Government Comptroller Should Not Be Re-established in American Samoa (February 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Re-introduces Legislation to Extend IRS 936 Tax Credit for American Samoa’s Tuna Industry (February 17, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Department of State Briefs Faleomavaega on Plans to Negotiate Maritime Boundary Lines Between American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga (February 15, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Serve as Third Highest-Ranking Democrat on House Resources Committee; Also to Serve on Fisheries and Energy Subcommittees (February 9, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Ambassador Elisaia of Samoa and Congressman Faleomavaega to Co-host Manu Samoa Team in Carson, California (February 4, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Calls Upon Fono to Hold Hearing on TAO’s 5-page 2004 Annual Report (February 3, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Serve as Senior Member of House Committee on International Relations; Also to Serve on Western Hemisphere and as Ranking Member of Asia and Pacific Subcommittee (February 2, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Serve as Ranking Democrat on House International Relations Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific (February 2, 2005)
January 2005- Washington, D.C.—Mormon Democratic Congressional Caucus Holds First Meeting of the New Congress (January 29, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Chairman Henry Hyde Co-Chair Hearing Regarding the Tsunami Tragedy and How the U.S. is Responding and Providing Relief (January 28, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—McCconnell Dowell Awarded Over $10 Million Contract by U.S. Army (January 27, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Comments on GAO’s Newly Released Report on American Samoa’s Need for Accountability of Federal Funds (January 24, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Visits South Asia Areas Hit by Tsunami and Offers His Condolences and Commitment to Provide U.S. Assistance (January 20, 2005)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates President George W. Bush on His Second Inauguration (January 20, 2005)
December 2004- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Succeeds in Having MV Sili Re-Certified by U.S. Coast Guard (December 10, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Clarifies That Naturalization Should Be by Choice, Not by Force (December 9, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Gets $2 Million for Temporary Airport Tower in Omnibus Bill (December 9, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Army Notifies Faleomavaega About the Death of Staff Sergeant Salamo J. Tuialu’ulu’u (December 6, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Secures $2 Million for Air Traffic Control Tower (December 4, 2004)
November 2004- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Working With U.S. Coast Guard and Louisiana Shipyard to Re-Certify MV Sili to Carry Passengers Between Tutuila and Manu’a (November 29, 2004)
- Washington, D.C .—Faleomavaega Gets $640,000 for American Samoa Community College to Improve Trades, Industries and Technology Program and Over $33 Million for ASG in Omnibus Bill (November 23, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Sets the Record Straight About Inter Island Airways for Manu’a (November 1, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Cannery Workers at Samoa Packing/Chicken of the Sea Show Support for American Samoa’s Troops (November 1, 2004)
October 2004
September 2004- Washington, D.C.—Senate Passes Faleomavaega’s Bill to Develop American Samoa’s Economy by Providing ASG With Authority to Issue Bonds Exempt From Taxation (September 30, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Tenorio Thanks Faleomavaega for Supporting Bill to Provide CNMI With Nonvoting Delegate (September 30, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Supports Bill To Provide CNMI With A Nonvoting Delegate (September 29, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Requests $2 Million To Address Immediate Health Concerns In American Samoa (September 24, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Federal Funds Will Be Increased From 75% To 90% To Help American Samoa Recover From Cyclone Heta (September 22, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Senate Inouye, Chairman Young And Congressman Rahall Support Faleomavaega019s Effort For Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower In American Samoa (September 21, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.--American Samoa to Receive Over $2.2 Million From the USEPA for Tafuna Plains Sewer Project And an Increase of $880,000 for Consolidated Grant Program (September 14, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Three Samoan NFL Players Make Washington Redskins Squad (September 11, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—14 Year Old Samoan-Tongan Junior Golfer Has Been Selected to Represent the U.S. in the 2004 Junior Golf Ryder Cup Tournament (September 11, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets With U.S. Department of Education Officials Regarding Their Upcoming Visit to American Samoa (September 10, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Head Start Program to Receive More Than $2.2 Million From Federal Government (September 7, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Department of Education Contacts Faleomavaega About Its Plans to Meet With American Samoa Department of Education (September 3, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Sea Grant to Provide Workshop and Training for Giant Clam and Soft Coral Mariculture in American Samoa (September 3, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—State Department Working With Faleomavaega to Extend Visas for Samoans From Five to Ten Years (September 1, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Encourages Active Duty Military Personnel and College Students to Vote in Upcoming Elections (September 1, 2004)
July 2004- Washington, D.C.—Senate Committee Favorably Reports Faleomavaega Bill to Clarify Tax Treatment of Bonds Issued by ASG (July 28, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa to Receive $93,000 Federal Grant to Help Curb Juvenile Offenses (July 15, 2004)
- Washington, D.C—Two More Students from American Samoa, Richie Amisone and David Kava, Accepted by U.S. Miiltary Academies (July 15, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Command Sergeant Major Savusa Selected as Post Command Sergeant Major for SETAF (July 15, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Women’s Business Center in American Samoa to Receive $150,000 Federal Grant (July 15, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Senate Holds Hearing on Faleomavaega Bill to Protect Voting Rights of Active Duty Service Members and Overseas Voters (July 14, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Senate Holds Hearing on Faleomavaega Bill to Increase Waiver Requirements (July 14, 2004)
June 2004- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Supporting Senator Inouye and Senator Steven’s Proposal to Establish a Homeland Security Pacific Region (June 24, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Pauline Tautu Makes Acting Debut in New York (June 24, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Staff Sergeant Americana Mulitauaopele Injured in Iraq (June 24, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Submits Statement for 2004 World Tuna Conference (June 23, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Approves Faleomavaega’s Request to Establish VA Clinic in American Samoa (June 22, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Maoputasi Representative Ae Ae’s Remarks About Local Corruption (June 22, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Homeland Security Appropriations Act With Over $5 Million for American Samoa (June 21, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Interior Appropriations Bill With Over $33 Million in Funding for American Samoa (June 17, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Issues Statement to Honor Former President Ronald Wilson Reagan (June 8, 2004)
May 2004- Washington, D.C.—Vice President Invites Faleomavaega to White House Signing to Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month And to Announce President’s New Advisory Commission (May 26, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega to Attend Memorial Day Services in American Samoa to Honor WWII Veterans (May 26, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Two U.S. Senators and House Member Support Faleomavaega on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Requirements for Canned and Pouched Tuna (May 26, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Pays Special Tribute to American Samoa’s Fallen Heroes, Veterans and Current Service Members (May 20, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Gets Over $427,000 Grant to Help Stop Violence Against Women (May 20, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Supports Overdue Benefits for Military Spouses; Democratic Pressures Forces Republican Action (May 20, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Speaks at the National Defense University in Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May 17, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—LDS Church Invites Faleomavaega to VIP Tour of LDS Manhattan, New York Temple (May 13, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Salutes Asian and Pacific Islander Veterans & Joins With APAICS to Announce Scholarship Fund for Asian and Pacific Islanders (May 12, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Speaks at National News Conference and Urges Asian & Pacific Islanders to Vote (May 5, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—House Resources Committee Unanimously Passes Faleomavaega’s Federal Election Bill (May 5, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Starkist Oppose Duty-Free Preference for Canned Tuna From Thailand and Work Together to Save the Jobs of More Than 5,100 Workers in American Samoa (May 4, 2004)
April 2004- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Georgina, Nina, Victor, and Vailala - Children of Edward and Iva Salazar (April 23, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Starkist and Faleomavaega Fight to Exclude Tuna From Thailand Free Trade Agreement and Work Together to Protect 3,000 Jobs in American Samoa (April 21, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Chief Warrant Officer Five Liuato Tuitele Retired After 30 Years of Service in the U.S. Army (April 20, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—ASG to Receive More Than $7.5 Million From the U.S. Department of Transportation for Improvements at Pago Pago, Fitiuta and Ofu Airports (April 19, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomaega and American Samoa Close Up Students and Teachers Celebrate Easter Together in Washington, DC (April 13, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Government Receives Over $1.4 Million in Federal Grants (April 12, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Invited to Speak at 2004 World Tuna Trade Conference (April 8, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—President of Marshall Islands Thanks Faleomavaega for His Visit to Marshall Islands as Member of U.S. Congressional Delegation (April 7, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Meets Samoan Sumo Grand Champion, Musashimaru, in Washington (April 5, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Historic Transportation Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Request of Additional $14 Million for Village Road Improvements in American Samoa (April 2, 2004)
March 2004- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Encourages Samoans and Other Pacific Islanders to Apply for Fellowship Grants (March 30, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Adopts Resolution Thanking Faleomavaega for His Visit to FSM As Member of U.S. Congressional Delegation (March 29, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—House and Senate Pass Faleomavaega Bill to Provide Utrok Atoll With a NOAA Vessel (March 29, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.-Faleomavaega and Chairman Pombo Work Together to Pass Bravo Resolution (March 29, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—House Transportation Committee Agrees to Increase Highway Funding for Territories and Include $14 Million for Village Road and Other Improvements in American Samoa (March 25, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.014House Passes Bill to Provide American Samoa With a Commemorative Quarter (March 25, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Ofu Island Featured in Travel Channel’s TV Series Beach Week 2004 (March 24, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Congratulates Meritiana Savea for Receiving 2003 Presidential Award for Excellence (March 17, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Elected as Vice Chair of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (March 15, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—American Samoa Awarded $153,004 for a State Wildlife Grant (March 11, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Representative Muavaefa’atasi Regarding Funding for Manu’a Vessel (March 11, 2004)
February 2004- Washington, D.C.—As Part of Faleomavaega’s Ongoing Effort to Diversify Economy, Aquaculture Expert Will Conduct Workshops in American Samoa (February 27, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.-Faleomavaega Meets with StarKist and U.S. Tuna Foundation to Discuss 936 Benefits and USDA COOL Program (February 26, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Togiola Purchase $4 Million Vessel for Manu’a; Papers Signed Today (February 25, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega and Governor Participate in House Hearing Regarding Health Care Disparities in Pacific Island Territories (February 25, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—CARES Commission Agrees With Faleomavaega; VA Clinic Should be Established in American Samoa (February 14, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—USDA to Require Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) on Canned and Pouch Tuna (February 13, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Hannemann’s Allegations (February 12, 2004)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Testifies Before the International Trade Commission as Part of Ongoing Effort to Protect American Samoa’s Tuna Industry (February 10, 2004)
January 2004
December 2003
November 2003- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Opposes Bill That Would Destroy American Samoa’s Tuna Industry (November 24, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—President Signs into Law Legislation Faleomavaega Introduced to Increase the Number of Military Academy Appointments From American Samoa (November 24, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Accepting Applications for Nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies (November 21, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Legislation to Provide a Decommissioned NOAA Vessel to the Residents of Utrõk Atoll of the Marshall Islands (November 21, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Energy Bill With Language Included to Assist American Samoa and Other Insular Areas (November 21, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Faleomavaega Bill to Waive Matching Requirements for Federal Grants (November 19, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Aquatic Feeds and Nutrition Expert Will Visit American Samoa to Conduct Feasibility Study on Developing Low Cost Fish Feed for Territory’s Aquaculture Industry (November 19, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—USEPA Recommends that Mobil and BP Pay More Than $548,000 in Fines for Selling Non-compliant Gasoline in American Samoa (November 18, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Congress Agrees to Faleomavaega’s Request to Cover Air Fare Costs for Samoans on R&R Leave from Iraq and Afghanistan (November 11, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Private Jonathan Falaniko Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery (November 10, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.014Faleomavaega Congratulates Evelyn Vaitautolu-Langford on Her History-making Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel (November 8, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Thanks American Samoa’s Veterans and Active Duty Service Members for the Sacrificies They Have Made for Us (November 7, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—House Passes Faleomavaega Bill to Provide ASG Authority to Issue Bonds Exempt From State and Local Taxation (November 5, 2003)
October 2003- Washington, D.C.—Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Election Bill, Lieutenant Governor Testifies (October 31, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.014U.S. Army Notifies Faleomavaega About the Death of Private Jonathan Falaniko (October 29, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Follows Up on EPA Investigation of Last Year’s Gas Shortage (October 24, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—GAO Study Not to be Confused with ASG Audit, Faleomavaega Says (October 23, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Fights to Exclude Canned Tuna From the U.S. - Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) (October 20, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Responds to Senator Te’o and Samoan Republican Party (October 17, 2003)
- Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Says Congress Should Reimburse Air Fare Costs for Samoans on R&R Leave From Iraq and Afghanistan (October 16, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Works With Deputy Prime Minister Misa Telefoni to Assist With Rubella Outbreak in Samoa (October 10, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Speaks Out About Confusion Surrounding ASCC’s Upward Bound Program (October 9, 2003)
- Gates Scholarship Applications Available in Faleomavaega’s American Samoa Office (October 7, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Testifies Before Cares Commission to Urge Establishment of VA Clinic in American Samoa (October 1, 2003)
September 2003
August 2003
July 2003- President Bush Invites Faleomavaega to White House Signing in the Oval Office (July 29, 2003)
- American Samoa to Get Nearly $6 Million for Special Education Programs (July 28, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Announces Shipment of Computer Equipment to LBJ Tropical Medical Center (July 18, 2003)
- House Passes Interior Appropriations Bill and Includes More Than $33 Million for ASG (July 18, 2003)
- Transportation Security Administration Assures Faleomavaega it Will Hire Airport Screeners from American Samoa (July 14, 2003)
- International Relations Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific to Mark-Up Legislation to Approve the Compacts of Free Association (July 12, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Joins Senator Daniel K. Inouye in Dedication of $13 Million Resource Facility to Benefit Samoan Community in Hawaii (July 11, 2003)
- American Samoa to Receive Over $5.4 Million as Part of Wartime Supplemental Act and $1.75 Million For Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Training Facility (July 11, 2003)
- House Passes Bill to Increase the Amount of Student Loans That May Be Forgiven for Math, Science, and Special Education Teachers (July 10, 2003)
June 2003- Congressman Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation to Provide a Decommissioned NOAA Vessel to the Residents of Utrok Atoll (June 26, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Meets With Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (June 26, 2003)
- Congressman Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation to Expedite Naturaliztion Process for U.S. Nationals (June 26, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Meets With Prime Minister of Tonga to Discuss Matters of Regional Importance (June 20, 2003)
- President Bush Invites Members of Congress to White House Picnic (June 19, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Protects American Samoa’s Tuna Industry From Micronesian Competition (June 19, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Supports an Increase in Minimum Wage for Cannery Workers and ASG Employees (June 17, 2003)
- Statement Of The Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega Before Special Industry Committee No. 25 U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Regarding The Minimum Wage In American Samoa (June 16, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Gets Another Fire-truck for American Samoa, Free of Charge to ASG (June 12, 2003)
- New Compact Agreement Seriously Threatens American Samoa019s Tuna Industry (June 11, 2003)
- Congressman Faleomavaega Receives Response From Hawaiian Airlines President Explaining Fare Increases For American Samoa (June 11, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Requests an Opportunity to Meet With Fono Regarding Voting Bill for American Samoa’s Soldiers (June 10, 2003)
- Summary of Federal Expenditures to American Samoa for FY 1995 to 2001 (June 9, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Congratulates Annabell Talamoa as the First American Samoa Student to Graduate from the Congressional Page Program (June 6, 2003)
May 2003- Faleomavaega Responds to Fono Request for Information on Federal Funding (May 31, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Congratulates Francis Kelemete who Represented American Samoa in the National Spelling Bee Competition (May 30, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Congratulates the Graduating Class of 2003 (May 27, 2003)
- American Samoa Gets $10 Million for Infrastructure and About $460,000 for Medicaid (May 23, 2003)
- Congressman Faleomavaega Requests GAO Study of Foreign Investments in American Samoa (May 21, 2003)
- Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Invites Faleomavaega to Visit Kashmir (May 16, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Speaks at Federal Asian Pacific American Council Conference (May 16, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Congratulates Iuniasolua Savusa on His Promotion to Installation Command Sergeant Major At Fort Polk, Louisiana (May 14, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Officially Welcomes Guests to Annual Pacific Night Celebration in the Nation’s Capital (May 9, 2003)
- Congressman Faleomavaega Expresses Disappointment With Hawaiian Airlines Decision to Increase Fares for American Samoa (May 9, 2003)
- House Resources Committee Adopts H.R. 1189, to Increase the Waiver Matching Requirement for Grants Provided to the Territories (May 8, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Meets President Bush at White House Signing (May 8, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation to Restore the Voting Rights of omerican Samoa’s Active Duty Service Members (May 8, 2003)
- Armed Services Subcommittee Approves Faleomavaega’s Request for Additional Military Academy Nominations (May 7, 2003)
- Members of Congress from Insular Areas Ask President Bush to Reappoint the Inter-Agency Group on Insular Affairs (IGIA) (May 5, 2003)
- National Education Association (NEA) Invites Faleomavaega to be Keynote Speaker at Asian And Pacific Islander Observance (May 3, 2003)
- Faleomavaega Meets with Del Monte and Starkist Corporate Executives to Discuss IRS Section 936 and Minimum Wage (May 2, 2003)
April 2003
March 2003
February 2003
December 2002
October 2002
September 2002
August 2002
July 2002
June 2002
May 2002
April 2002
March 2002- American Samoa to Get Over $71,000 for Library Services (March 26, 2002)
- Faleomavaega Bill to Exempt ASG Bond Interest from Taxation Passes Resources Committee (March 20, 2002)
- American Samoa is Slated to Receive $302,288 to Protect Public Health at Beaches (March 20, 2002)
- Faleomavaega’s National Park Bill Passes House (March 19, 2002)
- Clarification of Federal Highway Funds (March 7, 2002)
- American Samoa to Receive Nearly $2 Million in Federal Highway Emergency Relief Funds (March 6, 2002)
- Faleomavaega Bill to Exempt ASG Bond Interest from Taxation Passes Subcommittee (March 6, 2002)
- Faleomavaega Meets With New Director, Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers (March 1, 2002)
February 2002
January 2002
December 2001
November 2001- Faleomavaega to Accompany U.S. Marines to the Independent State of Samoa (November 30, 2001)
- Senate Finance Committee Agrees to Compromise on Andean Trade Agreement (November 29, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Requests Notification from U.S. Defense Secretary Whether American Samoa Under Consideration as Possible Terrorist Detention Site (November 29, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Meets Taiwan Representative to U.S., Discusses Payment of $200,000 Back Wages for Chinese Fishermen (November 28, 2001)
- JAMES A. McCLURE FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE DESIGNATION ACT S. 1459 (November 27, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Requests Full-Scale Hearing from Fono on Andean Trade Issue (November 21, 2001)
- Faleomavaega, U.S. Congress, Urge Indonesia President Megawati for Independent Investigation of Slain West Papuan Leader, Theys Eluay (November 21, 2001)
- American Samoa to Benefit from the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (November 20, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation to Protect the Voting Rights of Active Duty Military Members (November 19, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Selected for United States Delegation to U.N. General Assembly Meeting (November 8, 2001)
- Liuato Tuitele is Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five in the U.S. Army (November 8, 2001)
- Deadline to Submit Grant Applications to the Department of Justice for Legal Assistance for Victims (November 8, 2001)
- New Developments in the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) (November 8, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Urges State Department to Negotiate Maritime Boundary Treaty with Samoa (November 7, 2001)
October 2001
September 2001
August 2001
July 2001
June 2001
May 2001- Faleomavaega Clarifies Daewoosa Issues (May 30, 2001)
- Samoan Chief Warrant Officer Punimata Receives General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award and Lays Wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (May 25, 2001)
- Agreement Reached to Keep American Samoa’s Gas Stations Open (May 23, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Joins SPC Merita Leleua as she Bellows the National Anthem for the Army Reserve Top Brass (May 18, 2001)
- Faleomavaega to Attend Decolonization Seminar in Cuba (May 17, 2001)
- Faleomavaega’s Efforts to Establish VA Clinic Gains Increased Support (May 17, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Congratulates CSM Falaniko as Receipient of the FAPAC Military Meritorious Award (May 10, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Wants Your Opinion (May 3, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Nominates David B. Cohen for Minimum Wage Committee (May 3, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Working with EPA to Assist Local Gas Station Owners (May 2, 2001)
April 2001
March 2001- Two American Samoa Projects Awarded Over $266,000 in Federal Grants From ANA (March 23, 2001)
- Army Cadet Conan Alailima Visits Congressman Faleomavaega in DC (March 23, 2001)
- Faleomavaega to Participate in South Pacific Tuna Treaty Negotiations (March 22, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Announces Availability of Federal Funding for Bulletproof Vests (March 15, 2001)
- Faleomavaega to Address Samoan Youth in Los Angeles, California (March 9, 2001)
- Faleomavaega Brings Two Model 41 Firetrucks to American Samoa (March 6, 2001)
- President’s Proposed Budget Cuts Department of the Interior (March 2, 2001)
- Faleomavaega and Governor Meet with Vietnam Ambassador to Resolve Daewoosa Crisis (March 2, 2001)
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