Amata emphasizes Congressional intent for $3 Million ASCC funding
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a recent press release, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata emphasizes Congress’s intent that $3 million go to American Samoa Community College (ASCC) out of the

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