Press Releases

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.

Aug 2, 2012

USDA Approves $3.5 Million Loan to Upgrade Guam Community College Foundation Building

Issues: Education

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $3.5 million Community Facility Direct Loan for the Guam Community College.

Aug 1, 2012

House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Addresses CSIS Report on U.S. Force Posture in the U.S. Pacific Command Area of Responsibility

Issues: Defense and National Security, Foreign Affairs, Military Build Up

Witnesses included David J. Berteau, CSIS Senior Vice President and Director of the International Security Program; Michael J. Green, CSIS Senior Advisor and Japan Chair; Robert Scher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans; and David F. Helvey, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia. The report was required by section 346 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

Jul 31, 2012

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Guam $1.44 Million for Youth Suicide Prevention

Issues: Health

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Guam Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) $1.44 million for the Focus on Life – Guam Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention project.

Jul 26, 2012

Statement on the Release of the CSIS Study on U.S. Force Posture in the PACOM Area of Responsibility

Issues: Defense and National Security, Military Build Up

This report was authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, and was one of five requirements set forth in section 2207 to address strategic issues with military force realignments in the Asia-Pacific region. The report was conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

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