AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFEMA Funding Boost: FEMA approved more than $1.3 million in post-disaster help for American Samoa, including nearly $325,000 to reimburse LBJ Tropical Medical Center for health-care facility costs tied to recovery work, plus additional Public Assistance support for Hawaii and the Havasupai Tribe. Local Health & Access: The territory is also moving on health upgrades—ODAPM confirmed $1.2 million in FEMA reimbursement for Covid-19 vaccine distribution cost overruns, while LBJ continues maternal-fetal care training with a new grant-backed push to strengthen high-risk pregnancy support. Clean Water Push: EPA announced $6.2 million to remove lead pipes in drinking water across American Samoa, and separately $9.457 million in PFAS-focused funding for testing and infrastructure to cut “forever chemical” exposure. Community Safety: PCHS celebrated the first inclusive-Emergency Management graduating cohort, and local police reports include arrests tied to alleged assaults and domestic violence incidents. Policy Pressure: A congressional candidate demanded an immediate halt to a deep-sea mining lease sale near American Samoa, citing coastal and environmental concerns. National Shake-Up: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as U.S. Director of National Intelligence, saying she’s stepping away to care for her husband’s rare bone cancer.
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