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Rural airport infrastructure support act passes U.S. House Committee
Washington, D.C. — H.R. 6448, the Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act of 2026, was passed unanimously last Friday by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pacific News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Most Pacific countries were among 34 nations which did not vote on a decision to admit Palestine to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Senate passes Anti‑Kickback Prohibition Act of 2026
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has unanimously approved legislation creating the Anti‑Kickback Prohibition Act of 2026, a measure aimed at closing long‑standing gaps in procurement
Update on ‘window of opportunity’ for ASG’s $10 million investment did not materialize
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first tranche of funds from the American Samoa Government’s $10 million investment in a United Arab Emirates pension fund did not materialize on September 1
Facebook posts lead police to an alleged theft ring for scrap-metal
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 10, 2026, a woman, identified as the victim, walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report two men for suspected theft.
ASTCA Has Another Problem — Federal Law Requires Subscriber Listings
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