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NEWS UPDATE: 11:15 a.m.- Bordallo commends U.S. EPA’s comments on draft EIS (Pacific Daily News)
Guam Delegate Madeleine Z. Bordallo yesterday commended the U.S.
H2: No cause for concern
DEIS: Contract workers not likely to cause a crime spike; migrants may WITH more job opportunities expected in the wake of the military buildup on Guam, efforts are underway to recruit and train up to 5,000 workers from outlying islands. But at least, from prior experiences suggest that H2B workers would be responsible for little, if any, increase in crimes.
Bice insists buildup good for Guam
GUAM and the CNMI will experience economic growth and opportunity as a result of the massive military buildup on Guam, according to Joint Guam Program Office executive director David Bice. “They will come here from far and wide and see the jewel that you have here,” Bice told island leaders during the 12th Micronesian Chief Executives’ Summit which concluded at Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort Friday.
Extended
90 days allotted to review and submit comments RESPONDING to Guam officials’ persistent requests, the Department of Navy has agreed to extend the comment period for the environmental impact statement for the military buildup on Guam.
Frustration
Interior official says even DOD doesn’t get adequate information “FRUSTRATION” was the one word a visiting federal official used to describe the matter of the impending military buildup on Guam associated with the transfer of 8,000 Marines and their dependents from Okinawa.
Defense funds trickle down on Guam
“CONGRESS is clear in its support for the military buildup on Guam,” Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo said last week in the wake of news that a reconciled conference report on the 2010 national defense spending bill has been issued.