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(January 07, 2026) In Part One of this series, I discussed national research showing that weakening pension systems increases income inequality and slows economic growth, while strong retirement systems support economic stability. That same research makes another point just as clear:
Pensions do...
(January 06, 2026) In recent years, pension reform has often been framed as a narrow question of cost control — reducing benefits, shifting risk to workers, and lowering long-term liabilities. But a growing body of research shows that these decisions carry broader consequences that extend far...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Second Regular Session of the 37th Legislature ended last Friday. However, a joint closing planned for last Friday did not take place, and each chamber had its own closing then a luncheon followed in the Senate Guest House.
Speaker of the House, Savali Talavou Ale...
Dear Editor,
I commend Senator Togiola for his lone vote against the ASGERF funding bill. He’s right, the new administration should “have time to breathe” before being asked to approve something as consequential and as permanent as this bill. But more important than the Governor or Lt. G are the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASG Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF) board of trustees chairman, Va’anatiu Tofala Iafeta has raised questions with American Samoa TeleCommunications Authority board chairman, Iulogologo Joseph Pereira surrounding the sale of Hawaiki cable capacity.
“It is our...