Pluses and Minuses of Wage Hike in American Samoa

Written by Special Correspondent
Thursday, 21 February 2008
U.S. House Subcommittee is meeting in American Samoa tomorrow to receive public submissions on the eonomic impact of the proposed minimum wage increases in American Samoa. Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that the U.S. House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs is accepting public comments as part of the field hearing scheduled for Friday, February 22, 2008 in American Samoa. The hearing will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium in Utulei. The public can submit written comments on the economic effects of the minimum wage increases as mandated under Public Law 110-28 on American Samoa’s economy. Written comments may be submitted between now and 10 days after the hearing. As is the usual committee protocol, the opportunity for personal testimonies during the hearing is by invitation only. “Invitations for testimony have been sent to the leaders of our local government, representatives of the two canneries, and our local Chamber of Commerce but the Subcommittee welcomes the opportunity to also hear from members of the public. Written comments may be addressed to The Honorable Donna Christensen, Chairwoman, House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, 1337 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515, or submitted to our district office in Utulei, and I will make sure the Subcommittee receives them,” Faleomavaega said. Like all testimonies during field hearings, public comments become part of the legislative record that will form the basis for final determination in the U.S. House of Representatives. “It is imperative that the Subcommittee hears from the people of Tutuila and Manu’a on this critical issue and I strongly encourage our local community to take action and make your voices heard. Anyone who needs more information may call our district office at 633-1372,” Faleomavaega concluded. Comments (0) Subscribe to this comment's feed Write comment Name Email Title Comment

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