Washington, Dec. 29 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following message for New Year's Day.
"Happy New Year! As we complete a busy 2025 and ring in 2026, I'm humbled and thankful that I represent the wonderful people of American Samoa. Together, we've experienced many blessings from God this year, and I'm optimistic for the year ahead.
"In Congress, right before Christmas week, we finished up the 3.8 percent raise for our military in 2026. This much-deserved increase continues to build on last year's largest-ever raise, as Congress is prioritizing better compensation for our military.
"It's hard to believe 2025 has flown by already and we are halfway throu...