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Submitted by newton on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 12:52
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Synopsis The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is providing an invaluable infusion of tens of millions of dollars into the economy of American Samoa. Governor Togiola T. A. Tulafono is at the forefront of dynamic efforts to save and create jobs, keep essential public services flowing, and build the infrastructure for a revitalized economy by making greater and more effective use of technology, efficient and renewable energy, and an improved public school system at all levels.
American Samoans will benefit from more than $160 million in ARRA awards; at least $17 million in tax relief and one-time economic payments flowing directly to individuals; and $30+ million in additional bonding authority to provide for school construction and other economic boosts.
In addition, several applications are pending with federal agencies that could result in millions – perhaps even tens of millions - of additional ARRA funds for efficient and renewable energy, broadband projects, increased technology funding, major infrastructure construction, and education reform.
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Message from our Governor Talofa! The ARRA signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009 has sent unprecedented amounts of funding to states and territories designed to stimulate the economy and to help those states/territories with severe budget crises. Although these are difficult times, we are holding our own by maintaining vital services and taking vigorous measures to stabilize our economy despite the recent closure of one of our tuna canneries. My direction to our team has been unequivocal: jobs, prudence, transparency, and value sustainability. We will use these precious ARRA dollars to put our people to work…to better educate and train our populace…to strengthen our economy…to enhance the quality of life. We will use stimulus funding carefully, making sure to protect education and other services in the years beyond the one-time ARRA funding. And we will strive to use them to create assets of enduring value: roads, buildings, and other infrastructure, but also better prepared teachers, more energy efficient homes and offices, and so on. This website is maintained to keep all fully informed about uses of federal stimulus funds. You are invited to visit it regularly. TOGIOLA T.A. TULAFONO
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Welcome to American Samoa’s window on implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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