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U.S. Department of Education Approves American Samoa’s Implementation Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of the American Samoa Department of Education’s (ASDOE) American Rescue Plan Outlying Areas State Educational Agency (ARP-OA SEA) implementation plan. ASDOE’s plan details...
Owner: American Government
More women at the Pacific Meteorological Council Tables
Gov't Institution
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 16, 2023
16 August 2023, Nadi Fiji - Ten years ago, at the Second Pacific Meteorological Council there was one woman at the head of the table representing her National Met Service. Today, at the Sixth Pacific Met Council there are six women at the table...
U.S. Department of Education Supports Government of Puerto Rico's Move to Decentralize the Puerto Rico Department of Education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) expressed its support for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's decision and commitment to decentralize the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE). Over the last two years, the Department...
Owner: American Government
Press Release – COVID-19 cases reported in American Samoa on November 8th, 2020:
SAMOA, November 10 - Three (3) positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in American Samoa. These cases have been confirmed to be some of the crew members of the container ship, Fesco Askold which arrived in American Samoa on Sunday, 8th...
Owner: Samoan Government
First All-Women Led Incident Management Assistance Team Paves the Way in Region 9
From left to right: Kelly Parker, Melissa Boudrye, Teresa Serata and Rhonda "Roe" Landry. During a disaster, FEMA deploys Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT). These rapidly deployable teams provide the federal government’s initial...
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❗SPECIAL TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR TRAVELLERS FROM AMERICAN SAMOA❗
SAMOA, June 18 - 18 JUNE 2020: Talofa, This travel advisory and information sheet is to inform you prior to your arrival into Samoa, that all passengers travelling from American Samoa must take precaution while in Samoa for the next 14 days from...
Owner: Samoan Government
“Nationals” but not “Citizens”: How the U.S. Denies Citizenship to American Samoans
With one glaring exception, all persons born in the United States or its territories are U.S. citizens. The exception are persons born in American Samoa — a U.S. territory since 1900 — who hold an obscure and discriminatory status as “non-citizen...
Owner: American Civil Liberties Union
“Nationals” but not “Citizens”: How the U.S. Denies Citizenship to American Samoans
With one glaring exception, all persons born in the United States or its territories are U.S. citizens. The exception are persons born in American Samoa — a U.S. territory since 1900 — who hold an obscure and discriminatory status as “non-citizen...
Owner: American Civil Liberties Union
Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 28, 2025
Posted on Aug 28, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July...
Owner: American Government
Press Release - U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $1.38 Million to American Samoa Airports in Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today the U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $1,381,262 in airport aid to three airports in American Samoa to help respond...
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August 29, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Puts Big Tech on Notice for Harms Caused by Chatbots
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...
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U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $116 Million in Grants for Programs Focused on Equity and Accessibility for Students
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced 19 Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) awards totaling $110 million and four new grant awards for the 2022 Equity Assistance Center (EAC) program totaling more than $6.5 million....
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Baesler Chosen President of National Education Organization
BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 3, 2022 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday was named as the new president of the Council of Chief State School Officers, a national organization that represents state education interests....
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Baesler Chosen President of National Education Organization
BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 3, 2022 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday was named as the new president of the Council of Chief State School Officers, a national organization that represents state education interests....
Owner: American Government
Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Tech Companies to Stop the Spread of Deepfake Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
August 27, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Attorney General Treg Taylor today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general in calling on major search engines and payment platforms to take stronger action against the growing...
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Attorney General Bonta to Companies: Commit to Action Limiting Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography
Letters seek to open line of communication with companies, understand how they are protecting the public OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 47 attorneys general in sending letters to search platform and payment platform...
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Tech Companies To Stop Deepfake Intimate Imagery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 47 Attorneys General in demanding major search engines...
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Attorney General Derek Brown Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Tech Companies to Stop the Spread of Deepfake Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
Attorney General Derek Brown co-led a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in calling on major search engines and payment platforms to take stronger action against the growing spread of computer-generated deepfake nonconsensual intimate...
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Attorney General Bird Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Tech Companies to Stop the Spread of Deepfakes
DES MOINES –Attorney General Brenna Bird recently warned parents against the dangers of deepfakes being used for bullying or harassment. Today, she joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in calling on major search engines and...
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Demands Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Kids
DES MOINES— Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general warning major artificial intelligence companies to stop hurting kids. The letter, sent to Anthropic, Apple, Chai AI, Google, Luka Inc.,...
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