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Proclamation – Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – March 2023
WHEREAS, There are more than 6,000,000 individuals with developmental disabilities that reside in the US mainland and its territories. These individuals have the same hopes and dreams as all CNMI residents – to be self-determined, work and earn a...
Owner: American Government
FEMA Releases Updates to National Risk Index
WASHINGTON -- FEMA has released major updates to the National Risk Index, a free and easy tool to help better inform communities of their risks from natural hazards and learn about ways to reduce them. The FEMA National Risk Index update includes...
Owner: American Government
‘A victory for common sense, media freedom and human decency’ says Tim Dawson
The International Federation of Journalists’ deputy general secretary reports on latest developments following news of a plea deal for Julian Assange. It is a victory for common sense, media freedom and human decency. Assange is free, and it...
Owner: National Union of Journalists
Weeding Out Justice: Alabama capital city considering tickets, not arrests, for marijuana possession
Imagine you are sitting on a park bench in almost any city in Alabama. You are young, perhaps, or maybe old, or maybe middle age. Maybe you have a joint or a small bag of marijuana in your pocket. In 21 states across the country, you would be...
Owner: Southern Poverty Law Center (Non-profit)
House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness Holds Hearing on Energy, Installations and Environment Program
MICHAEL WALTZ: All right. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm calling to order the first hearing of the Readiness Subcommittee on Energy, Installations and Environment Program Update. First hearing of the 118th Congress. I'd like to welcome the members of...
Owner: American Government
Closing Remarks of Governor Arnold I. Palacios- 2024 Micronesian Islands Forum
As we bring this forum to a close, I thank you, Madame Chair, my fellow Marianas governor, for your leadership and hospitality, and all the leaders of Micronesia for coming together these past few days in the spirit of friendship and...
Owner: American Government
Proclamation – Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – February 2023
WHEREAS, teen dating violence is pervasive, yet an underreported crime in our community that happens in person, online, and through technology. This form of intimate partner violence affects millions of teens every year. It is a pattern of...
Owner: American Government
Congress Can’t Discriminate Against Puerto Rico Residents Just Because They Live There
In 2012, José Vaello-Madero, a U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico but living in New York, applied for and received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because severe health problems left him unable to support himself. A year later, he moved...
Owner: American Civil Liberties Union
Congress Can’t Discriminate Against Puerto Rico Residents Just Because They Live There
In 2012, José Vaello-Madero, a U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico but living in New York, applied for and received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because severe health problems left him unable to support himself. A year later, he moved...
Owner: American Civil Liberties Union
BD Announces Voluntary Recall of ChloraPrep™ 3 mL Applicator in Specific U.S. Territories and Countries
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 07, 2020 FDA Publish Date: August 10, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential fungal contamination - Aspergillus penicillioides Company Name: (Becton,...
Owner: American Government
Cantor Confirms $1.65M Compact Impact Grant in Meeting with Governor and Lt. Governor
In a meeting held with Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Governor David M. Apatang, Honorable Carmen G. Cantor, Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior confirmed $1.65 million in Compact Impact...
Owner: American Government
Mark Mugiishi appointed to First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank Boards of Directors
HONOLULU, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB), the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, announced today the appointment of Mark Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S., to serve on its Board of Directors and the Board of...
Mark Mugiishi appointed to First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank Boards of Directors
HONOLULU, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. FHB, the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, announced today the appointment of Mark Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S., to serve on its Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of...
Owner: Jason Raznick
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Issues Statement on Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing of Purdue Pharma
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 16, 2019 PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Ravnsborg released the following statement regarding the filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy by Purdue Pharma. “For months we have been in negotiations in an effort to...
Owner: American Government
Ahead of Busy Travel Season, Attorney General Tong Calls for Stronger Consumer Protections Against Airline Abuses
Press Releases 12/19/2022 Ahead of Busy Travel Season, Attorney General Tong Calls for Stronger Consumer Protections Against Airline Abuses (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong is leading bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging...
Owner: American Government
The Salvation Army Saipan Corps Provides 1,000 Meals; Monetary Donations Needed
HONOLULU [Oct. 28, 2018] – Emergency Disaster Services [EDS] volunteers from The Salvation Army’s Saipan Corps prepared nearly 500 meals on both Saturday and Sunday for distribution to the island’s capital city emergency shelter by officials from...
Owner: The Salvation Army (Non-profit)
One Year Later: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Delivering for American Workers and Families
Passed by Congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming the infrastructure and economic landscapes of our country. This law secured $110 billion to start...
Hawaii Dental Service Launches Virtual Visits Delivered by TeleDentistry.com. 24/7/365 Access to Emergency Dental Care
Hawaii Dental Service members can now access Emergency Dental care delivered by Teledentistry.com 24/7/365. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, November 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Contact: Dr. Vilas Sastry CEO Teledentistry.com, Michael Orozco, Hawaii...
Department of Education Announces Recovery Assistance for Students, Schools Impacted by Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced new federal assistance for students and schools in 13 states and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut,...
Owner: American Government