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January 5, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today wrote to the U.S. Air Force to request information on claims that Agent Orange was actively used to clear vegetation at Andersen Air Force Base.
March 31, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,000,000 to the Government of Guam for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program. The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program supports pregnant women and families and helps at-risk parents of children from birth to kindergarten entry tap the resources and hone the skills they need to raise children who are physically, socially and emotionally healthy and ready to learn.
March 2, 2016
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Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) $1,911,541 in federal grant assistance.
February 24, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s additional efforts to combat the Zika virus. The Obama Administration submitted a $1.9 billion emergency supplemental appropriations request to respond to the Zika virus at home and abroad.
February 10, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today issued the following statement regarding the President’s budget request for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2017. President Obama’s budget proposal takes steps to strengthen health programs and makes improvements to the delivery of Medicaid in the territories. Among the provisions benefiting Guam, the budget:
January 4, 2016
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services $1,057,767 in federal grant assistance. The grant was awarded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and will be used to support DPHSS’s Immunization and Vaccines for Children Program.
October 2, 2015
Press Release
Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded WestCare Pacific Islands, Inc. $500,000 for the Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program. The funds were provided through the Administration for Children and Families and will be used to support WestCare’s efforts to reduce adolescent pregnancy and domestic violence.
September 29, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today introduced a bill to provide increased flexibility in the extension of the Social Security program for employees of the Government of Guam. Congresswoman Bordallo and Guam Senator Mike San Nicolas last week announced their efforts to secure Social Security benefits for GovGuam employees, many of whom may not have enough funds in their retirement accounts to live comfortably when they retire.
September 16, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Government of Guam $277,782 to support Guam’s Community Health Centers (CHC). The funding is provided through the Health Resources and Services Administration and will help our CHCs increase access to comprehensive health services, such as medical, oral, behavioral, pharmacy, and vision care. It builds on HHS’s investments to expand access to affordable health care throughout the country.