The Official Website of Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo

August 2008

August 27, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Visits Guam Cadets at U.S. Air Force Academy
August 19 , 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Returns from Iraq and Afghanistan
August 12 , 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo to Visit troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
August 11 , 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Calls for an Oversight Hearing on the U.S.S. Houston Incident
August 10, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Issues Statement on Death of Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Anthony M. Carbullido
August 8, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Issues Statement on Updates Regarding the Water Leakage from the U.S.S. Houston
August 2, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Issues Statement on News of Radioactive Material Leak from U.S.S. Houston

July 2008

July 31 , 2008	House Passes Fiscal Year 2009 Military Construction Bill
July 22, 2008	Bordallo Responds to B-52 Crash Off Guam
July 15, 2008	Wreath Laying Ceremony Commemorates Liberation in the Nation’s Capital
July 11 , 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Issues Statement on National Guard Casualties in Afghanistan

June 2008

June 25, 2008	Alan San Agustin’s Artwork, “Flying Proa”, On Display at the U.S. Capitol
June 24, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Meets with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
June 24, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Supports Inclusion of U.S. Territories in U.S. History Curriculum
June 19, 2008	New Naval Hospital Planned
June 4, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Presides Over House Floor Debate Today

May 2008

May 22, 2008	House Passes Defense Authorization Act: Bill Strengthens Oversight of the Military Build-Up on Guam

April 2008

April 25, 2008	U.S. Treasury Preparing Guam Rebate Fund Transfer
April 23, 2008	Bordallo Fights for Change in Coast Guard Ship Repair Policy
April 17, 2008	Bordallo Congratulates Underwood on Selection as UOG President
April 10, 2008	U.S. Senate Passes CNMI Legislation

March 2008

March 28, 2008	Bordallo Mourns Loss of Staff Sergeant Joseph D. Gamboa

February 2008

February 26, 2008	Secretary Kempthorne Demonstrates his Commitment to Guam:
February 26, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Addresses IGIA on Military Build-Up:
February 22, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Reacts to B-2 Crash
February 21, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Appointed to Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors
February 19, 2008	Bordallo Visits Troops in Afghanistan
February 11, 2008	Statement on the Passing of Congressman Tom Lantos of California
February 7, 2008	Economic Stimulus Package Passes Congress: Federal Treasury to Cover Guam Rebates
February 7, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Commends Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
February 5, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Issues Statement on Passing of Judge Paul Abbate

January 2008

January 31, 2008	New Press Contact: Ms. Audreya Taitano
January 30, 2008	CNMI Bill Advances Past Technical Step in Senate – Gains Committee Approval
January 29, 2008	House Passes Economic Stimulus Package:
January 28, 2008	Congresswoman Bordallo Attends President Bush’s Final State of the Union Address with Major Nicole Unpingco Reinhardt, U.S. Army

December 2007

December 20, 2007	Guam to Get a Commemorative Quarter
December 12, 2007	House Approves 2008 National Defense Authorization Act
December 11, 2007	House Passes the Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act

November 2007

November 29, 2007	STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN HENRY J. HYDE OF ILLINOIS

October 2007

October 29, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Mourns Chamber President Eloise Baza
October 22, 2007	House Passes Bill to Reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act
October 17, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Briefed on TOPOFF 4 Exercise on Guam
October 5, 2007	University of Guam Lands $4.7 Million in Federal Education Grants

September 2007

September 27, 2007	Statement on the Death of Helicopter Crash Victim
September 24, 2007	Bordallo Returns from Iraq and Afghanistan
September 13, 2007	Midshipman Tenorio Selected as Battalion Commander at the Naval Academy Preparatory School
September 11, 2007	Congress Honors Victims of 9/11 Attacks
September 7, 2007	Guam Congress Passes College Financial Aid Bill
September 3, 2007	Guam International Airport Authority Lands $6.8 Million Grant to Improve Utilities

August 2007

August 30, 2007	Guam Son Receives Prestigious Air Force Leadership Award
August 30, 2007	Bordallo Mourns the Loss of Major Henry Ofeciar
August 19, 2007	Port Authority to Receive Additional Funding for Security
August 15, 2007	Congressional Town Hall Meeting to be Held Thursday
August 10, 2007	Bordallo to host town hall meeting on Military Build-Up; Will be Joined by Insular Subcommittee Chairwoman Christensen

July 2007

July 26, 2007	New Veterans Clinic Approved
July 12, 2007	Bordallo, Tenorio Participate in Wreath Laying Ceremony at Tomb of Unknowns, Host Reception

June 2007

June 28, 2007	Guam Artist, Nilo Colitoy, Joins Art Winners in Washington
June 28, 2007	House Passes “National Clean Beaches Week” Resolution
June 26, 2007	Department of Defense Reaffirms Commitment to Small Businesses
June 25, 2007	Bordallo Joins Region in Mourning Latest Death in Iraq
June 15, 2007	House Approves $345M in Military Construction for Guam
June 8, 2007	Breanna Lai Completes House of Representatives Page Program
June 7, 2007	Dianna Le Graduates from U.S. Military Academy at West Point
June 5, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Discusses Ocean Preservation with Experts

May 2007

May 14, 2007	House Passes National Defense Authorization Act
May 14, 2007	Statement on the Death of Former Senator Paul Bordallo
May 11, 2007	Bond Bank Bill To Receive Hearing
May 10, 2007	House Passes Reforms to Aid Small Businesses
May 10, 2007	House Armed Services Committee Passes 2008 Defense Authorization Bill
May 7, 2007	H.R. 1595 TO RECEIVE A RECORDED VOTE ON MAY 8, 2007
May 5, 2007	Soldier from Barrigada is Latest Casualty
May 4, 2007	Guam War Claims Legislation Moving to House Floor
May 2, 2007	Guam War Claims Legislation Clears First Hurdle
May 1, 2007	Simon Sanchez High School Junior Wins Congressional Art Competition

April 2007

April 30, 2007	Guam War Claims Legislation To Be Considered by Full Committee
April 24, 2007	Lucy Montinola Alcorn Honored at U.S. Small Business Administration Ceremony
April 18, 2007	Guam National Guard Deployments to the Horn of Africa May Continue
April 16, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Reacts to Virginia Tech Shootings
April 2, 2007	Weather delays Congressional Delegation; Arrival anticipated on Wednesday

March 2007

March 30, 2007	Congresswoman Comments on Navy Carrier Homeporting Decision
March 28, 2007	National Guard Chief: New Reality for Citizen Soldiers
March 27, 2007	Congresswomen Bordallo Bids Farewell to Taiwan Ambassador Lee
March 21, 2007	Bordallo Presses DoD on Retiree Medical Referral Travel
March 21, 2007	Bordallo Meets with Admiral Keating, Incoming PACOM Commander
March 20, 2007	Bordallo Asks Military to Clarify Scoping Meeting for Marine Relocation
March 15, 2007	Assistant Secretary Penn Announces Environmental Impact
March 8, 2007	Watkins and Panetta Meet with Bordallo to Discuss National Ocean Governance Reform
March 8, 2007	Department of Defense to Re-evaluate Policy Regarding TRICARE for Military Retirees
March 7, 2007	Admiral Fallon to House Armed Services Committee: Marine Relocation to Guam on Track
March 6, 2007	Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization Heard in Subcommittee
March 5, 2007	Bordallo Encourages Ocean Studies Board to Enhance Research in the Territories

February 2007

February 28, 2007	Bond Bank Bill Receives Positive Response at Annual IGIA Meeting
February 13, 2007	Guam Slated for Record-breaking $345 Million in Military Construction for FY 2008

January 2007

January 31, 2007	Bordallo Selected to Chair House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans
January 31, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Expresses Condolences to Quitugua Family
January 31, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Issues Statement on Death of Airman 1st Class Michael McDonald
January 30, 2007	Vice President Cheney to Visit Troops Stationed in Guam
January 23, 2007	Historic Joint Session Hears President Make His Case for Troop Increase
January 12, 2007	Bordallo Recognizes the Korean American Community
January 10, 2007	Bordallo: Iraqis Must Take Responsibility
January 9, 2007	Military Build-up on Track
January 9, 2007	Bordallo and AG Limtiaco meet with U.S. Department of Education Officials to Emphasize Health and Safety in Guam’s Schools
January 5, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Expresses Condolences to Newby Family
January 4, 2007	Congresswoman Bordallo Sworn into Office

December 2006

December 29, 2006	Congressional Delegation Participates in Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor the People of Guam and the War in the Pacific
December 28, 2006	Congressional Delegation to Visit Guam on Friday and Saturday
December 23, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo: Remember the Sacrifice of our Service Members this Holiday Season
December 15, 2006	National Guard Association of the United States Recognizes Congresswoman Bordallo
December 10, 2006	Bordallo Joins Servicemembers at Walter Reed for Christmas Party with Families
December 5, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Attends Legislative Exchange Meetings
December 1, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Recognizes Completion of New Low-Rent Subdivision
December 1, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo: World AIDS Day Calls Us to Action

November 2006

November 28, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Thanks Guam Troops Serving Abroad
November 21, 2006	Emergency Management Performance Federal Grant Funds Allocated for Guam Homeland Security
November 17, 2006	Congressional Caucus Members Discuss Federal Healthcare Reform at TriCaucus Health
November 8, 2006	Bordallo Hopes to Advance Guam’s Agenda With Democratic Majority in the House

October 2006

October 26, 2006	Gates Millennium Scholars Program Now Accepting Applications
October 18, 2006	Bordallo Now Accepting Applications for Nominations to the Service Academies for the Class of 2011
October 9, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Comments on Apparent North Korea Nuclear Testing
October 6, 2006	Guam Receives Over $3 Million in HUD Grants
October 4, 2006	US DOE Grants GPSS $447 Thousand in Funding for 2007
October 3, 2006	ESPN and Major League Baseball Agree to End Guam Blackout
October 2, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Requests ESPN And Major League Baseball To Restore Baseball Broadcasts on Guam

September 2006

September 29, 2006	Guam Benefits in Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Act
September 28, 2006	House Passes H.R. 4766, Native American Languages Preservation Act
September 28, 2006	University of Guam Receives Grant Awards in Excess of $1 Million for CEDDERS Program
September 26, 2006	House Passes Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007
September 21, 2006	Thousands attend American Cancer Society "Celebration on the Hill 2006" to support fight against cancer
September 19, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Honors Filipino WWII Veterans
September 19, 2006	Archbishop Apuron Delivers Opening Prayer in Congress as Santa Marian Kamalen Pilgrims Visit the U.S. Capitol
September 12, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Joins Members of Congress in Commemoration Ceremony on the 5th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
September 11, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Recalls the Heroes of September 11th on the Fifth Anniversary
September 7, 2006	Guam Receives National Institute of Justice Forensic Science Grant
September 1, 2006	Pa’a Taotao Tano’ Awarded Federal Grant for Cultural Performing Arts

August 2006

August 15, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Mourns the Passing of Merizo Mayor Rita Tainatongo
August 4, 2006	DOT Approves Cargo Exemptions For GIAA; Denies Passenger Exemptions
August 4, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Congratulates Justice Tydingco-Gatewood on Her Confirmation as U.S. District Court Judge for Guam

July 2006

July 28, 2006	House Passes Minimum Wage Bill: Step Increases to $7.25 in 2009
July 27, 2006	Service Academy Cadets and Midshipmen in Class of 2010 Freshmen near Completion of Basic Summer
July 26, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Says Small Businesses Shortchanged in Federal Marketplace
July 26, 2006	Guam Army National Guard Soldier Attends Iraqi Prime Minister Address to a Joint Session of Congress
July 26, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Expresses Support for “Hire a Veteran Week”
July 11, 2006	Bordallo Testifies In Support of Justice Tydingco-Gatewood for Federal Judgeship: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Considers Presidential Nomination
July 11, 2006	Wreath Laying Ceremony Commemorates 62nd Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam and Battle for the Northern Marianas
July 5, 2006	STATEMENT REGARDING NORTH KOREAN TEST-FIRING OF MISSILES

June 2006

June 29, 2006	Bordallo, USDOE Discuss Status of Federal Education Funds.
June 27, 2006	Bordallo Visits with Guam National Guard Personnel in Washington, D.C.
June 21, 2006	Bordallo Encourages Veterans Participation in Free Credit Monitoring
June 20, 2006	Bordallo Mourns the death of Former Governor Bill Daniel
June 14, 2006	Bordallo Presents Purple Heart to Guam Soldier: SGT Jeremy Balmonte
June 9, 2006	Bordallo Joins Colleagues in Urging the President to Fund Protections for Veterans and Servicemembers Following Theft of Personal Information
June 7, 2006	H.R. 1595 Clears Another Hurdle
June 7, 2006	College Students and Parents Are Urged to Consolidate Loans by July 1st
June 6, 2006	Bordallo Returns from Iraq
June 2, 2006	Bordallo to travel to Iraq as Part of Congressional Delegation
June 1, 2006	Guam Midshipmen Graduate from the United States Naval Academy

May 2006

June 2, 2006	Bordallo to travel to Iraq as Part of Congressional Delegation
June 1, 2006	Guam Midshipmen Graduate from the United States Naval Academy
May 28, 2006	Bordallo Requests Job and Vocational Training Funding from Department of Labor
May 23, 2006	Bordallo Welcomes DoD Officials
May 17, 2006	Bordallo Leads Healthcare Policy Discussion for Congressional Democratic Asian and Pacific Islander American Leadership Summit
May 4, 2006	Bordallo Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with Guam Teachers
May 4, 2006	Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Passes in House Armed Services Committee
May 2, 2006	Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1, 2006	U.S. Negotiators Brief Bordallo on Movement of Marines to Guam

April 2006

April 15, 2006	Bordallo Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq with Congressional Delegation Spends Part of the Easter Recess with Guam Troops in Baghdad
April 11, 2006	Bordallo Advocates for ‘Repair American’ for U.S. Navy Ships
April 10, 2006	Bordallo Announces Summer Internship Application Process
April 7, 2006	Bordallo Addresses 2006 Cherry Blossom Princesses: ”You are Ambassadors of Peace and Goodwill”
April 5, 2006	Bordallo Attends Speech by U.S. Pacific Commander Admiral William Fallon
April 4, 2006	Bordallo Discusses Veteran Needs with National Veteran Organizations
April 3, 2006	Bordallo Celebrates Women’s History Month
April 3, 2006	Bordallo Supports National Public Health Week

March 2006

March 22, 2006	Bordallo Hails Re-Opening of Guam USO
March 14, 2006	Bordallo offers Condolences to Senator Daniel K. Inouye
March 6, 2006	Bordallo Observes Marine Urban Warfare Training Exercise
March 1, 2006	Bordallo testifies before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Highlights Economic Opportunities and Urges Stronger Federal Investment

February 2006

February 28, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Raises Key Issues at Federal Interagency Group Annual Meeting
February 8, 2006	President Signs Medicaid Increases for the Territories into Law: Guam to Receive 70% Increase
February 7, 2006	Bordallo Participates in Avian Flu Exercise
February 6, 2006	President Proposes Over $400 Million in FY 2007 to Assist Territories
February 3, 2006	Quadrennial Defense Review Released Today
February 3, 2006	TSA Press Release: Three Explosives Detection Canine Teams Certified for Duty on Guam
February 1, 2006	Nation Commemorates the Columbia Crew; Guam Honors Memory and Life of Willie McCool
February 1, 2006	Medicaid Amendment Increases Funding for Territories – On Its Way to the President’s Desk

January 2006

January 31, 2006	Bordallo: President Emphasizes Security in State of the Union
January 30, 2006	PFC Michael Paulino to Attend State of the Union
January 20, 2006	Marines to Train on Guam
January 19, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Celebrates Philippine Centennial in 2006
January 17, 2006	Congresswoman issues statement about Guam casualty
January 17, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Delivers Second Congressional Address: We Must Identify and Act on the ‘Opportunities Within Our Reach’ War Claims, Marines, Economic Recovery, Honest Government Highlighted
January 14, 2006	Wreath Laying Ceremony Honors the People of Guam
January 13, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo Honors the Contributions of Guam’s Korean American Community on Korean American Day
January 10, 2006	Chairman of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to be Featured Guest at Town Hall Meeting
January 5, 2006	Congresswoman Bordallo returns from Spending the Holidays with the Troops