Related Posts: Barack Obama..First Presidential Candidate to Open Guam Office, Hillary Clinton Pledges $130 Million in Reparations - From 2008 to 2014 the US military plans to relocate its base in Okinawa to Guam to include US Marines, Trident submarines, a ballistic missile task force, Navy Special Operations forces and Air Force F-22 fighter jets.
- The build up is expected to increase the island's population by approximately 40,000 people or 25%.
- According to a January 2008 Washington Post article "Guam's government says it needs $2 billion to $3 billion in federal funds to cover outside-the-fence costs of the military move."
- However, federal law dictates that all income taxes paid by residents on the island must go to Guam's general operating fund and not the US Treasury. As a result, the tax revenue from the 40,000 new residents that will result from the military build up could provide as much as $200 million annually in additional tax revenue.
- On April 30, 2008 Hillary Clinton outlined a plan to "to address Guamanian concerns" with regards to the military build up in addition to the $130 million in reparations promised previously.
- The plan includes appointing a senior advisor that will report directly to the Secretary of Defense to fully consult with Guam's officials in the planning process and to be the territory's point of contact to address any concerns during the build-up and beyond, ensuring that the United States will help the Government of Guam finance capital improvements and directing the Small Business Administration to open a Procurement and Technical Assistance Center on Guam.
- The Guam Democratic caucus will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 with eight pledged delegates with a half vote each and five super delegates at stake.
Sources:
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7400
Related Posts: Barack Obama..First Presidential Candidate to Open Guam Office, Hillary Clinton Pledges $130 Million in Reparations
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