Press Releases

Jul 25, 2012

Bordallo Raises Veterans Homelessness at Joint House Armed Services, Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing

Issues: Defense and National Security, Veterans

The hearing was on the collaboration between the DoD and VA in assisting servicemembers with their transitions back to civilian life.

Jul 24, 2012

NOAA Awards Guam $870,000 for Coastal Management Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded $870,000 in federal financial assistance to the Guam Department of Administration to support the Guam Coastal Management Program.

Jul 19, 2012

Bordallo Commemorates Liberation of Guam, Battle for the Northern Mariana Islands at Tomb of the Unknowns

Issues: Veterans

Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo recently joined Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan and Admiral Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, at a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam and the Battle for the Northern Mariana Islands.

Jul 19, 2012

Statement on Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter’s Visit to Guam

Issues: China Visa Waiver, Defense and National Security, Military Build Up

Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visited Guam and met with local leaders.

Jul 18, 2012

U.S. Department of the Interior Approves $2.65 Million for Brown Tree Snake Control

The funding will be divided between Guam, Hawaii and the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). The Guam Department of Agriculture will receive $200,000 to continue native species restoration, including the Cocos Island Restoration Project, an effort to recover the Ko’Ko’ or Guam Rail which was extirpated by the brown tree snake.

Jul 13, 2012

U.S. Department of Justice Awards Guam $738,950 for Crime Prevention and Reduction

The funds were awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which supports state and local governments in their efforts to reduce crime.

Jul 12, 2012

Bordallo Raises Air Force and Air National Guard Force Structure Issues at Readiness Hearing

Issues: Defense and National Security, Military Build Up, Spending Cuts and Debt

The Congresswoman addressed concerns about proposed disproportionate cuts to the Air National Guard, including tactical aircraft programs that support its mission requirements, at a hearing on aircraft inventory reductions in the Fiscal Year 2013 budget for the United States Air Force. The hearing was held by the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness.

Jul 11, 2012

Bordallo Meets with New Joint Region Marianas Commander RADM Tilghman Payne

Issues: Defense and National Security, Military Build Up

RADM Payne will replace RADM Paul J. Bushong as Commander for Joint Region Marianas and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Marianas. RADM Payne currently serves as Commander for Navy Region Midwest.

Jul 11, 2012

House Natural Resources Committee Passes IUU Fishing Enforcement Bill

Issues: Economy and Jobs, Foreign Affairs

The bill, which was introduced by the Congresswoman earlier this year, passed the Committee by unanimous consent.

Jul 3, 2012

USDA Approves $11.9 Million Loan for Energy Efficient Upgrades at the Guam International Airport Authority

Issues: Energy, Transportation

USDA approved an $11.9 million Community Facility Loan for the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA) to finance energy efficient upgrades identified in an energy audit conducted by Johnson Controls.

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