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Jul 3, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Guam $889,923 for Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Issues: Health
HHS has awarded the Guam Department of Administration $889,923 to help improve Guam’s ability to respond to public health emergencies, such as terrorism, infectious diseases, and natural disasters.
Jun 29, 2012
Congress Stops Student Loan Rate Increase, Passes Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
This measure prevents the doubling of interest rates on student loans—the equivalent of a $1,000 tax increase on students. The bill was passed in the House by a vote of 373 yeas to 52 noes.
Jun 29, 2012
Bordallo Meets with Secretary Eric Shinseki on VA Improvements, Guam Veterans Issues
The Congresswoman met with Secretary Eric Shinseki and Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Joan M. Mooney, of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), to discuss several joint VA and Department of Defense (DOD) projects they are working on to improve services to veterans.
Jun 29, 2012
Bordallo Addresses Importance of Promoting Security, Stability and Economic Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Capitol Hill briefing was hosted by the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, and the National Bureau of Asian Research.
Jun 28, 2012
Beatriz Camacho Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Issues: Education
Beatriz Camacho was selected to receive the 2011 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for her outstanding work as a math teacher at George Washington High School in Mangilao, Guam.
Jun 28, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds the Affordable Care Act
Issues: Health
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the individual mandate, and the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, were constitutional.
Jun 26, 2012
Guam Police Department Receives $239,537 for Three Officer Positions
Issues: Economy and Jobs
These funds were awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to hire or rehire three career law enforcement officers for a period of three years.
Jun 25, 2012
U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints Michael P. Duenas to Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council
Michael P. Duenas will begin a three-year term on the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, on August 11, 2012 where he will represent Guam.
Jun 22, 2012
GCC, UOG Select 2012 Congressional Interns
Issues: Education
Yigo resident, James E. Pangelinan, and Barrigada resident, Vincent A.P. Reyes, have been selected to participate in the 2012 Congressional Internship Program. Vincent was selected to represent the University of Guam, and James was selected to represent the Guam Community College. This is the first year GCC has participated in the program.
Jun 20, 2012
U.S. Department of Justice Awards Guam $404,688 for Crime Victim Services
DOJ awarded the Office of the Attorney General of Guam $404,688 to enhance crime victim services on Guam. These funds will be competitively awarded to community-based organizations that provide direct services to crime victims.
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