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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.
Yes, absolutely. And I think that is one of the things that everyone has to wrap their mind around, is that you might have voted for Donald Trump for whatever set of reasons, but I don't think you signed up for a bunch--it is not just that…
It is true. And the firing of the IGs was not just a random, like, ``I don't like those guys'' kind of a firing; it is a precursor to corruption. They literally got rid of the watchdogs, and then they stormed the building. I just want…
It truly is. I thank the leader. It is absolutely unparalleled. The idea that someone from DOGE--we don't even really know who it is--basically barged their way in, had a very contentious negotiation with the Treasury Secretary, and now…
No. And I thank the Democratic leader for his leadership on this. I will just say, I think the idea of getting rid of USAID is a radical one and a wrong one, but that is actually not what we are arguing about. They stormed into the offices…
The Trump administration’s climate and energy policies are not a mystery; it is to exacerbate the climate crisis.
It is no small task for us to confront the unbearable burden of our history. Yet to stand before that history in silence and to remain idle while these wounds persist is to turn away from one of the most fundamental acts of justice and…
It is our duty to establish a record of the nominee's policy views on Indian gaming.
It is our duty to establish a record of the nominee's policy views on Indian gaming.
We need to ensure that our gaming policies reflect the needs and aspirations of Native communities.
It is our duty to establish a record of the nominee's policy views on Indian gaming.
I look forward to working with the new chairman to address the challenges facing Indian gaming.
This hearing is an important first step in carrying out the Senate's constitutional obligation to provide advice and consent.
S. 4370, Vice Chair Murkowski's bill, would amend the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004...
S. 4505, Senator Heinrich's bill, would resolve the claims of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo water rights...
S. 4505, Senator Heinrich's bill, would resolve the claims of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo water rights...
S. 4370, Vice Chair Murkowski's bill, would amend the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004...
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:42 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10 a.m.
I have one request for committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee is…
S. 4505, Senator Heinrich's bill, would resolve the claims of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo water rights.
S. 4370, Vice Chair Murkowski's bill, would amend the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004.
I am a long-time supporter of this effort, following the enforcement of the 2009 Supreme Court decision that wrongly oppressed some tribes for having land taken into trust.
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