Press Releases

Sep 14, 2012

Bordallo Celebrates the 18th Anniversary of the Passage of VAWA; DOJ Awards Guam $518,565

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women has awarded Guam three grants totaling $518,565 to support victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The grants, awarded to Elim Pacific Ministries, the Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence, and the Office of the Governor, were authorized by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.

Sep 13, 2012

USDA Awards Guam $350,000 in Low-Interest Loans to Help Local Businesses, Boost Economy

Issues: Economy and Jobs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $350,000 loan to the Pacific Island Development Bank to re-lend to local businesses.

Sep 12, 2012

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Guam $419,745 in Federal Financial Assistance

Issues: Education, Health

HHS has awarded two grants totaling $419,745 to the University of Guam and the Guam Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA).

Sep 11, 2012

Bordallo Joins Colleagues for Congressional September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

The Congresswoman joined Members of Congress on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Sep 10, 2012

Bordallo Addresses National Security, Cost Offset Concerns at Natural Resources Hearing on Palau Compact Renewal

Issues: Compact Impact, Defense and National Security, Foreign Affairs

The Congresswoman today addressed national security concerns at a hearing on H.R. 6040, the Continued Free Association of Palau Act of 2012, which was introduced by Congressman Donald Manzullo of Illinois.

Aug 30, 2012

DOT Awards Guam $5.4 Million for Guam International Airport Authority Improvements

Issues: Economy and Jobs, Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Guam International Airport Authority up to $5,441,024 to continue phase two of its runway rehabilitation project.

Aug 28, 2012

VA Implements Increase in Monthly Housing Allowance for Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Recipients in U.S. Territories

Issues: Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has formally issued an administrative policy change regarding the monthly housing allowance for individuals on Guam and in the U.S. territories who receive Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits.

Aug 25, 2012

U.S. Department of Justice Awards Guam $658, 386 to Help Stop Violence Against Women

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women has awarded the Government of Guam $658, 386 in federal financial assistance.

Aug 13, 2012

VA Expands Medical Care for Veterans Stationed at Camp Lejeune

Issues: Veterans

The the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will provide immediate medical care for veterans who served on active duty at Camp Lejeune, VA for at least 30 days between 1957 and 1987 and are exhibiting certain medical conditions.

Aug 2, 2012

Bordallo Welcomes 2012 Summer Interns

Issues: Education

The interns include: Sara Fitzpatrick, Thomas French, Shaneika Lai, Rachael Blaz, Parker Bettis, Mariana Dimla, Hannah Lam, and Dominique Rose Felix. Vincent Reyes is the 2012 University of Guam congressional intern and James Pangelinan is the first congressional intern from the Guam Community College.

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