American Samoan Bill to ban plastic bags comes step closer to law

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Updated March 18, 2009 11:13:25

America Samoa could soon become the first US State or Territory to ban plastic bags, with a bill passing its second reading in the House of Representatives on Monday. The bill's sponsor hopes it will pass a third reading before it goes to the Senate for final approval.


Presenter: Barbara Heggen

Speakers: President of the American Samoan Chamber of Commerce David Robinson, Pacific Press Officer for the US Environmental Protection Agency Dean Higuchi

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