American Leone Samoa Village
NARA | Genealogy | Nonpopulation Census Records: American Samoa
American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States. Congress gave plenary authority over the territory to the Secretary of the Interior, who in turn allowed American Samoans to draft their own constitution under which their government functions. Its constitution was adopted in 1960 and revised in 1967. ... The Bureau conducted its first agricultural census in American Samoa in 1920 and its last in 1990. In 1997 this function was transferred to the National Agricultural Statistics Services of the Department of Agriculture (USDA-NASS), which conducted its first American Samoa agricultural census in 1999. ... [Read More]
Am Samoa Gets $10 Million
“I am pleased that this fundinghas been provided to help us address these critical issues that have beenbrought to my attention by the people of American Samoa,” Faleomavaegasaid. “I am especially pleased that we are making progress to obtainthe necessary funds to help Manu’a resolve its transportation needs.” ... As a follow-up tohis press release on May 15, 2003, Congressman Faleomavaega announced todaythat the House and Senate have agreed to pass the Jobs and Growth ReconciliationTax Act of 2003 which includes approximately $10,460,000 for American Samoa. The House passed the Conference report early this morning by a vote of231 to 200 and it is expected that the Senate will pass this report today. ... [Read More]
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· Holds Matai orator title, Faleomavaega of the Faiivae Family, Leone, American Samoa ... · Born in Vailoatai Village, American Samoa ... [Read More]
Faleomavaega (AS00) - Washington, D.C.—Faleomavaega Gets $16 Million for Village Roads and Other Transportation Projects in American Samoa
“Roads that are not part of the federal highway system are ineligible for funding. This rule applies to every State and Territory and includes our village roads. Be that as it may, I fought hard to convince my colleagues that an exception should be made for American Samoa and in 1998 I was able to get $12 million for Village Road Development on the islands of Tutuila and Manu’a. This was the first time that Congress ever agreed to let federal highway funds be used for constructing roads that are not part of the federal highway system,” the Congressman said, “and I am pleased that Congress acted favorably on my request.” ... [Read More]
Faleomavaega (AS00) - Washington, D.C.—House Passes Historic Transportation Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Request of Additional $14 Million for Village Road Improvements in American Samoa
“Since 1992, American Samoa has received more than $77 million in federal highway transportation funds including $12 million I obtained in 1998 to improve village roads in American Samoa. Roads that are not part of the federal highway system are ineligible for funding. This rule applies to every state and territory and includes our village roads. Be that as it may, I fought hard to convince my colleagues that an exception should be made for ... [Read More]
Faleomavaega (AS00) - Washington, D.C.—House Transportation Committee Agrees to Increase Highway Funding for Territories and Include $14 Million for Village Road and Other Improvements in American Samoa
“Finally, in consultation with Senator Faiivae Galea’i, Senator Lualemaga Faoa and members of the Leone and Malaeloa councils of chiefs, we have set aside $1 million for drainage mitigation for Malaeloa-Leone village roads. Governor Togiola and I thank our local leaders for their support of this historic and important initiative and we are hopeful that the House and Senate will pass this legislation before the 108 th Congress adjourns,” the Congressman concluded. ... [Read More]
Eni Faleomavaega, United States Congress
Introduced legislation to protect the voting rights of military men and women whose home of residence is American Samoa. More than 85% of those surveyed agree that American Samoa's warriors deserve the same rights and privileges as every other American serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 85% agree that American Samoa's warriors deserve the right to vote in federal elections held in American Samoa. ... Worked with the National Sea Grant College Program and the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Director to establish a Sea Grant presence in American Samoa. For the first time in American Samoa's history, a Sea Grant specialist has been assigned to work full-time in American Samoa. Our specialist will teach courses at the American Samoa Community College and will also work in the community to develop fish, shrimp, coral and clam farms. ... [Read More]
Eni Faleomavaega, United States Congress
American Samoa Representative to the U.S. Congress (1989 - present) Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa (1985 - 1988) Deputy Attorney General of American Samoa (1981 - 1984) Staff Counsel to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Interior & Insular Affairs(1975-81) Administrative Assistant to Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono, American Samoa's first elected Representative to Washington D.C. (1973 - 1975) ... Born in Vailoatai Village, American Samoa Son of Eni and Taualai Hunkin of Vailoatai Holds Matai orator title, "Faleomavaega" of the Faiivae family, Leone, American Samoa Married to Hinanui Bambridge Cave of Papeete, Tahiti Five children, two grandchildren ... [Read More]
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· Holds Matai orator title, Faleomavaega of the Faiivae Family, Leone, American Samoa ... · Born in Vailoatai Village, American Samoa ... [Read More]
CIA - The World Factbook -- Samoa
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Fono (49 seats - 47 elected by voters affiliated with traditional village-based electoral districts, 2 elected by independent, mostly non-Samoan or part-Samoan, voters who cannot, (or choose not to) establish a village affiliation; only chiefs (matai) may stand for election to the Fono from the 47 village-based electorates; members serve five-year terms) ... The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, family remittances from overseas, agriculture, and fishing. The country is vulnerable to devastating storms. Agriculture employs two-thirds of the labor force, and furnishes 90% of exports, featuring coconut cream, coconut oil, and copra. The manufacturing sector mainly processes agricultural products. The decline of fish stocks in the area is a continuing problem. Tourism is an expanding sector, accounting for 25% of GDP; about 88,000 tourists visited the islands in 2001. One factory in the Foreign Trade Zone employs 3,000 people to make automobile electrical harnesses for an assembly plant in Australia. The Samoan Government has called for deregulation of the financial sector, encouragement of investment, and continued fiscal discipline, meantime protecting the environment. Observers point to the flexibility of the labor market as a basic strength for future economic advances. Foreign reserves are in a relativ ... [Read More]
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