Senator voices concerns over proposed American Samoa Nurse Practice Act
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senator Togiola Tulafono has voiced significant concerns regarding the proposed American Samoa Nurse Practice Act, which was recently introduced in the Senate.




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