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OPINION A connected Guam: Transportation is key to tourism recovery
Pacific Daily News
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As Guam rebuilds its visitor economy, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: our island’s long-term tourism recovery will depend not just on bringing in more flights—but on how easily visitors can move once they land. Transportation is the...
A letter to Congressman Moylan and the people of Guam on the inclusion of RECA expansion
The Guam Daily Post
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As a proud siting Senator of Guam, I write to you today to shed light on an urgent issue that has long been overlooked: the inclusion of Guam in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). For decades, our island has been affected by the...
Democrats Tank Economy, Can’t Even Keep Their Own Party Piggy Bank Afloat Under New Leadership
Twitchy
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June 18, 2025
The economy always goes down the toilet when a Democrat is in charge and apparently they can't manage money within their own party apparatus either. NEW: inside Ken Martin’s rocky start. Top DNC officials have discussed whether they might need to...
LETTER: A call for Guam's inclusion in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expansion
Pacific Daily News
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(This is the text of an open letter to Del. James Moylan and the people of Guam.) As a proud sitting senator of Guam, I write to you today to shed light on an urgent issue that has long been overlooked: the inclusion of Guam in the Radiation...
Greater Bay Airlines eyes US Pacific market with Saipan, Guam flights
Marianas Variety
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GREATER Bay Airlines has applied for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit from the Department of Transportation to operate flights to Saipan and Guam. In its application, Greater Bay stated that it intends to commence a Hong Kong–Saipan route by the...
Decolonization, citizenship, and identity: An overview of the relationship between the United States and its territories
Pasquines
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July 14, 2025
The relationship between the United States and its territories is a complex one. The United States has a total of five permanently inhabited territories. These territories are American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and...
LETTER Ship happens: Maybe it’s time to privatize Port of Guam
Pacific Daily News
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For those that remember, “ship my pants” was a creative, humorous way Kmart tackled online free shipping. In all seriousness, the Port Authority of Guam has long stood as the gateway to our island’s economy, handling over 90% of incoming goods and...
DODEA to certify student biliteracy in effort to help US and military meet critical language need
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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The Department of Defense Education Activity's seal of biliteracy is taking effect in the upcoming school year to provide academic recognition of students' proficiency in English as well as any of a number of foreign languages. (DODEA) Defense...
Ship Happens: Maybe It’s Time to Privatize the Port of Guam
Kandit News Group
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June 18, 2025
Charlie Hermosa By Charlie Hermosa for Kandit News & Views For those that remember, “ship my pants” was a creative and humorous way Kmart tackled online free shipping. In all seriousness, the Port Authority of Guam has long stood as the gateway to...
Over 1,300 US personnel to receive combined $450,000 for Guam cell provider’s illegal charges
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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GTA Teleguam Holdings, a cellphone service provider on Guam, will pay $450,000 to over 1,300 U.S. military personnel as part of a settlement over unlawful bill charges it assessed, the Justice Department said in a statement June 17, 2025. (Enrique...
Bryan, Plaskett Defend Federal Tax Exemption for EDC Companies
St. Thomas Source
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June 18, 2025
A provision included in the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would exempt some Virgin Islands companies owned by U.S. businesses from paying a tax typically applied to American companies operating in foreign countries. (Source file...
Exercise games out response if Guam is caught in missile strike
Pacific Daily News
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After weeks of tensions between the United States and an “adversarial nation state,” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command detects multiple potential missile launches around 10 a.m., Guam time. Exactly how many missiles are launched and what they are carrying...
Governor vetoes 5 bills, signs 19, allows 2 to lapse: Guam bans fireworks anew, gun suppressors measure junked
Pacific Daily News
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A bill repealing the legalization of consumer-grade fireworks has lapsed into law, but the governor has vetoed a bill that would have legalized firearm sound suppressors, according to a Tuesday announcement from Adelup. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero...
Engine of resistance hums in U.S. and Germany
People's World
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July 14, 2025
German Army Chief Lt. Gen. Alfons Mas listens to a question during a media joint conference with Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Valdemaras Rupsys and Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas as members of the Headquarters initial command...
Monterey Times publication area records 2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry during 2024
Monterey Times - California
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July 14, 2025
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...
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How Donald Trump’s weapon deal with Ukraine is inviting Maga ire
Firstpost
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July 15, 2025
Since the moment he announced he was running for president, Donald Trump’s base has had unshakable faith in him. They stayed with him through the Access Hollywood tape when it looked like his campaign was at an end. They remained loyal after he...
Congressional Lawmakers Approve Bill To Block Justice Department From Rescheduling Marijuana
Marijuana Moment
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July 15, 2025
A congressional committee has approved a spending bill that contains provisions to block the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana. The legislation would also maintain a separate longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis...
Administration Again Issues Payment Demand Letters to PUA Fraud Victims Days After Indictments
Kandit News Group
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July 14, 2025
From left: Frankie Rosalin, Charissa Tenorio, Jeff Cook, Lou Leon Guerrero, Elizabeth Napoli, Matt Topasna, Joshua Tenorio Victims of the alleged Tenorio Corruption Case PUA fraud conspiracy continue to be hounded by the very program Charissa...
Flags, flutes and future voters: Students and teachers kick off U.S. history program in Philly
Billy Penn - Pennsylvania
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July 15, 2025
(Editor’s note: Cathy Gorn is the executive director of National History Day.) Piercing the early morning quiet on Monday with the whistle of flutes and the rhythm of drums, a group of educators and students from across the nation were led by...
Who will — and won’t — benefit from the bigger SALT deduction
CNN
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July 11, 2025
CNN — For the next five years, there will be a much more generous state and local tax deduction available to federal income tax filers, thanks to the recently enacted mega tax-and-spending-cuts law. The new law lifts what had been a $10,000 cap to...