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Governor Camacho Joins Territorial Leaders for Equality in Healthcare Reform Bill |
Letter addresses the need to advocate equality in providing healthcare to all Americans March 01, 2010 Governor Felix P. Camacho sent a joint letter with the Governor of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuño, Governor of the Common Wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Benigno R. Fitial and U.S Virgin Islands Governor John P. deJongh, Jr., urging Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate Harry Reid (D-NV) to support quality healthcare for citizens residing in the U.S territories as President Barrack Obama’s proposal does not adequately provide equal healthcare opportunities for the territories. In the joint letter the governors wrote, “The Presidents proposal fails to reflect compromise provisions that the territories agreed to with the Administration, House and Senate negotiators earlier this year. It also fails to reflect the commitment made by the President-elect Obama to support a phase-in of equal treatment for the territories in federal healthcare policy...” To further push for inclusion of the U.S territories into the healthcare reform bill the Governors also asked Senator Reid to support the House provisions as discussions of the bill are underway. “On behalf of our citizens, who freely risk their lives to defend our democracy but lack a vote to determine its policies, we strongly urge you to support the House provisions for the territories in any reconciliation or other legislative procedure used to implement comprehensive healthcare reform.” The House measure calls for $10.35 billon over nine years to expand the heavily restricted Medicaid programs in the territories. The bill also includes $4 billion for the Territories to assist the uninsured earning above the low insular Medicaid income thresholds. The House version contains provisions for Virgin Islanders, as well as for residents of American Samoa, Guahan, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. In addition to this effort, Governor Camacho and territorial leaders sent a joint letter to congressional and senate leaders last month asking them to consider the citizens of the U.S territories in the Healthcare Reform Bill. |
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TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED FOR GUAM |
**********UPDATE**********The tsunami warning for Guahan has been canceled. The tsunami warning remains in effect for Russia/Japan. Click here for the latest tsunami related information.
Residents advised to avoid low-lying, coastal areas As of 8:45 p.m. (ChST), a widespread Tsunami Watch was issued for Guam and the surrounding area by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC)/National Weather Service (NWS) following an 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile earlier today The PTWC is estimating the time of arrival for Guam to occur at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010. All Residents are advised to avoid all beaches, low-lying areas and are urged to continue to monitor local media for more information. Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense has been in contact with all stakeholders and will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional instructions as necessary.
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A STATEMENT FROM THE ACTING GOVERNOR OF GUAHAN |
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February 25, 2010
Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz M.D., released the following statement regarding the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S.EPA) comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS):
“Governor Felix P. Camacho and I support the findings of the U.S EPA. Throughout the review period of the DEIS, our agencies and departments identified concerns similar to U.S. EPA’s findings. We’ve submitted those concerns in our government of Guahan’s official comments on the DEIS.
Like U.S. EPA, we agree that the DEIS does not adequately identify or provide mitigation plans for environmental, drinking and waste water infrastructure impacts that will accompany the buildup.
This document further solidifies our position that these concerns must be addressed to ensure the buildup is beneficial for Guahan. Governor Camacho and I will continue to press our case to leaders in Washington D.C. and to the Department of Defense as the final record of decision has yet to be determined.”
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A STATEMENT FROM THE ACTING GOVERNOR OF GUAM |
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February 25, 2010
Acting Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., released the following statement regarding President Obama’s nomination of Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco as U.S. Attorney of Guahan and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.
“As a daughter of Guahan, Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco has displayed genuine leadership and sound judgment. Her efforts to protect our women and children, safeguard our people from cyber crime and identity theft, and demand accountability in education are a few of the initiatives that prove she is dedicated to the welfare of our people. I am confident she will continue to serve all the people of the Mariana Islands with the same level of excellence as a U.S. Attorney. Her nomination by President Obama makes the people of Guahan very proud. The governor and I wish her well throughout the confirmation process.”
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Governor Camacho Speaks To U.S. Coral Reef Task Force |
Creation of working group sought to address compensatory mitigation of coral reefs February 25, 2010  (Washington, D.C.) Governor Felix P. Camacho today addressed the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force at their 23rd annual meeting, and asked members to support the Guahan Military Buildup Program with assistance in permitting certain projects and mitigation for the loss of resources affected by those projects. The task force was created by Presidential Executive Order in 1998 to coordinate federal government actions to better preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems. Governor Camacho last week submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to the U.S. Navy on behalf of the government of Guahan. The Governor expressed concern that the proposed dredging near Polaris Point will compromise the ocean’s ecosystem in and around Apra Harbor. “The environmental risks associated with the proposed dredging are great and there is a need to define processes and practices in working through compensatory mitigation on coral reefs,” said Governor Camacho. “I stressed to the Task Force the inherent need to form a working group, to include local expertise from Guahan and the CNMI, in developing interim guidance and long term standards for compensatory mitigation.” |
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Governor Camacho Attends IGIA Meeting |
Governor seeks interagency assistance and requests full implementation of arianas Visa Waiver Program February 24, 2010  (Washington, D.C.) Governor Felix P. Camacho today asked for interagency support for the full implementation of the Guahan-CNMI Visa Waiver Program during the Principal’s Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) meeting at the U.S. Department of the Interior. The half day session touched on this policy issue and others relevant to Guahan, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and American Samoa. Governor Camacho stressed that effort must be taken to balance policy that will strengthen tourism and help the economies of Guahan and the CNMI. Consistent with Congressional intent of establishing a Regional Visa Waiver program, Governor Camacho asked White House, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Commerce officials for their support to extend the same parole authority to Guahan and full implementation of Public Law 110-229. In November 2009, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security granted parole authority to tourists from China and Russia seeking to enter the CNMI in advance of full implementation of Public Law 110-229. “While the U.S. Congress deliberated this legislation, some thought it would be prudent to establish different visa waiver systems for Guahan and the CNMI (a bifurcated program),” said Governor Camacho. “However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) objected and instead supported a regional approach that would apply equal treatment to Guam and the CNMI.” |
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Governors Send Joint Letter to Congressional Leaders |
Extension of enhanced Medicaid matching funds for Fiscal Year 2011 sought February 23, 2010 (Washington D.C.) Governor Felix P. Camacho, along with other governors, recently sent a l etter to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader John Boehner, regarding federal matching funds for Medicaid. The joint letter was signed by the chief executives of 47 states and territories. In the letter, the nation’s governors requested that Congress extend the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) for Medicaid for an additional two quarters. The enhanced FMAP was included in last year’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and are set to expire at the end of this calendar year. FMAPs are used in determining the amount of federal matching funds to assist state and territory payments toward social services and medical insurance expenditures. “Like my fellow governors and their respective states, I appreciate the benefits provided to our island by the enhanced federal Medicaid match contained in ARRA,” said Governor Camacho. “However, it is critical for the people of Guahan, and the country, that these FMAP provisions are extended to assist with our economic recovery.” The letter further requested that Congress modify the existing maintenance of effort (MOE) provisions contained in ARRA and restore flexibility to manage the Medicaid programs back to the local governments. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE ACTING GOVERNOR OF GUAM |
February 20, 2010
Acting Governor Cruz released the following statement regarding the approval of GDOE’s 2009 Consolidated Grant and the release of more than $8 million in carryover funds from FY 08: “USDOE’s release of $8.2 million in carryover funds from FY 08 and their approval of $20 million through the 2009 Consolidated Grant is evidence of GDOE’s effort to improve their financial accountability. GDOE will be allowed to immediately access the carryover funds which will alleviate some of the financial pressure they’ve been experiencing. I want to commend GDOE for their commitment to improving the management and accountability of federal funds. Their hard work has increased USDOE’s confidence in our school system and secured the funding for federal programs that provide our children with the services and education they deserve.” |
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A Message from the Governor of Guam
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