AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeabed Mining Fight: Manu‘a chiefs have joined two environmental groups in a lawsuit seeking to block the federal government’s planned Nov. 19 auction of more than 31 million acres of seabed off American Samoa. The suit challenges federal authority to offer the leases as local opposition grows. Government Oversight: Senators are pressing ASTCA for a full accounting of spending on the America250 celebration, including whether the Reid Group paid its agreed share, and are scrutinizing Chuck Leota’s move from CEO to COO and his compensation. Territorial Status: The United States has called for dismantling the UN decolonization committee after voting against resolutions on Pacific territories, renewing debate over self-determination for American Samoa and other U.S. territories. LBJ Board: Gov. Pulaalii Nikolao Pula made recess appointments of Dr. Ianeta Timoteo-Liaina and Afa Roberts to the medical center’s board; their appointments will expire after the next legislative session unless confirmed.
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