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One million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate - SPC
Pacific Media Network
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An estimated one million children in the Pacific region lack an official identity, which is hampering their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights. The experts warn that growing up without a birth certificate has far-reaching...
Tennessee ranked 26th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Volunteer State News - Tennessee
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $366,099 in home loans issued, Tennessee ranked 26th in average loan amount for VA...
GDOE's Swanson seeks meeting with DOA's Birn over audit delay concerns
Pacific Daily News
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Education Superintendent Erik Swanson has asked to meet with Department of Administration Director Edward Birn to discuss the idea of shifting Guam Department of Education’s accounting under DOA control, a recommendation prompted by constant...
Maine ranked 33rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Pine State News - Maine
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July 8, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $345,618 in home loans issued, Maine ranked 33rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter...
Michigan ranked 46th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $289,124 in home loans issued, Michigan ranked 46th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
How to rein in your dragon fruit: Maximize the potential of this rising tropical fruit
The Guam Daily Post
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Once considered an exotic novelty, dragon fruit has started making a more frequent appearance at grocery stores and farmers markets across the nation. With its striking appearance, fresh flavor, and easy preparation, it’s no wonder dragon fruit is...
Calls for a crackdown on persistent graffiti
The Guam Daily Post
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Legislation to crack down on the persistent graffiti problem in the villages by increasing fines on the vandals or their parents has been introduced by Speaker Frank Blas Jr. "(Graffiti) undermines the beauty of our island, disrespects property...
SiFA 99% cleared out of Tiyan facility
The Guam Daily Post
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The Science is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy Charter School, better known as SiFA, is around 99% done clearing out the Tiyan property that served as the school's campus, according to Ron Ravela, director of planning, compliance and research at...
South Carolina ranked 32nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Palmetto State News - South Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $348,959 in home loans issued, South Carolina ranked 32nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the...
South Dakota ranked 29th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $352,228 in home loans issued, South Dakota ranked 29th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the...
Hawaii ranked 1st in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Aloha State News - Hawaii
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July 8, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $724,101 in home loans issued, Hawaii ranked first in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Rhode Island ranked 10th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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July 8, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $471,237 in home loans issued, Rhode Island ranked 10th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Maryland ranked 9th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Maryland State Wire
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $492,485 in home loans issued, Maryland ranked ninth in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Nebraska ranked 39th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Cornhusker State News - Nebraska
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July 8, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $315,895 in home loans issued, Nebraska ranked 39th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Indiana ranked 47th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Hoosier State Today - Indiana
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia With $289,054 in home loans issued, Indiana ranked 47th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of...
OPINION ǀ I only ask that you do not look away
Marianas Variety
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IT’S insane how Star Wars got it first. “Andor,” a magnificent show depicting oppression and rebellion in a way that is very timely, contains the hauntingly relevant quote: “The pace of oppression outstrips our ability to understand it, and that...
Pennsylvania ranked 40th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Keystone Today - Pennsylvania
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July 8, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov With $314,769 in home loans issued, Pennsylvania ranked 40th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Arizona ranked 19th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $415,979 in home loans issued, Arizona ranked 19th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first...
Idaho ranked 16th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Gem State Wire - Idaho
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $438,736 in home loans issued, Idaho ranked 16th in average loan amount for VA home...
Ohio ranked 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Buckeye Reporter - Ohio
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia With $284,691 in home loans issued, Ohio ranked 52nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of...