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Attorney General Raoul Asks Congress To Pass Regulation To Curb Overreach By Pharmacy Benefit Managers
CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leadership urging them to pass an act that would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating...
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Attorneys general urge Congress to limit pharmacy benefit managers to protect competition
RICHMOND, VA — Attorney General Jason Miyares has allied with 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would restrict pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies. PBMs serve as third-party...
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Understanding healthcare access at Medicaid health summit
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Medicaid Health Summit in American Samoa covered information including essential Medicaid services, eligibility, benefits, and program improvements — fostering a deeper understanding of healthcare access in the...
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Pacific News: Sept. 16, 2025
In the Philippine Sea, U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force Darwin 25-4 conduct weapons handling drills aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base, U.S.S Miguel Keith. In American Samoa, Troops from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, National...
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California Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congressional Leaders to Pass Law Prohibiting PBMs Like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx, and Express Scripts from Owning or Operating Pharmacies
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Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general writes that federal action is needed to protect consumers and small businesses April 14, 2025 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general...
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AG Bonta Calls on Congressional Leaders to Pass Law Prohibiting PBMs from Owning or Operating Pharmacies
Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. OAKLAND, April 14, 2025 — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the...
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Clark co-leads asking Congress to prohibit PBMs from owning or operating pharmacies
Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark today led, along with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a coalition of 39 state and...
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Testimony in Sia Figiel murder trial in Samoa ends
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the final prosecution witness began to testify in the trial surrounding the murder of Dr Caroline Gabbard in May last year, the accused walked out of the courtroom to break into a fit of wails and loud weeping on...
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Medicaid director testifies on status of healthcare initiatives and benefits
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency (ASMSA) Director Louise Kuaea testified before the House Health Committee on the status of Medicaid services in the Territory last week and this week her agency held its 2025...
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EPA grants $7.2 Million to American Samoa for clean water to schools and homes
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule this week requiring drinking water systems nationwide to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. Alongside this, EPA is announcing $7,181,000 in newly...
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Preserving Our Island’s History: Protecting American Samoa’s Trees
Dear Editor, I enjoy the drive along the main road of our beautiful American Samoa, which stretches from one end of the island to the other. Although the splendor is pleasing to the eyes and soul, I am also struck with sadness, specifically by the...
Owner: Larry Fuss
Medicaid Health Summit: Ensuring healthcare for all
The Medicaid Health Summit opened Monday at the American Samoa Community College Multi Purpose Center. With the theme, “Working Together for a Healthier American Samoa,” the three-day summit is attended by health professionals, educators, service...
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Charity donates $10M for 2 hospital cancer centers on Oahu
1/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Two checks totaling $10 million were presented Thursday at the state Capitol during a news conference announcing multimillion-dollar grants supporting cancer care by The Leona...
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Here's how federal health agency cuts could affect AZ
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 20,000 jobs nationwide. The Indian Health Service, a major HHS agency, is not expected to see job cuts in Arizona. Some critics are concerned about the plan to dismantle the...
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Congressional News Update from Amata
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting various news from last week in Congress that affects American Samoa. The House Appropriations Committee this week passed two 2026 major appropriations bills that would fund various departments of...
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HHS sets strategic planning to improve healthcare accessibility
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor’s Office hosted its first Health and Human Services (HHS) Stakeholders Meeting last week, a step in strengthening collaboration among key agencies and partners within the Health and Human Services...
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Dr, Malik Faafetai Fuimaono — an advocate for Health Equity
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Health News is reporting in its March 7, 2025 issue that Malik F. Fuimaono, MD, FACP, DABOM, is making significant strides in the field of internal medicine and community health as a board-certified internist and...
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EPA announces $7.2 million to American Samoa for clean water to schools and homes, Protects communities from lead in drinking water
The Biden-Harris Administration has issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems nationwide to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also require more rigorous testing of drinking...
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Taimalelagi and Faleafine-Nomura unanimously confirmed to LBJ Board
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Yesterday's Senate confirmation hearing for Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Tuia-Poumele and Lydia Faleafine-Nomura, both nominated by Gov. Pulaalii N. Pula to serve on the American Samoa Medical Center (ASMC) Board of...
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Victim treated by EMS after alleged assault in local store
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 27, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station received a call regarding an alleged assault at a store involving a customer and an employee. The customer was later apprehended and charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Third...
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