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Brian Schatz

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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.

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Apr 18, 2023

Yes. And as you know, I am all for climate spending.

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Apr 18, 2023

I am glad to see more foreign assistance invested in the Pacific Islands, and look forward to hearing about the work that you plan to do with the larger program budget and more U.S. Government facilities in the region.

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Mar 29, 2023

This legacy of neglect needs to stop now.

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Mar 29, 2023

No more excuses. I want to know when these loans are going out.

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Mar 29, 2023

Native communities cannot be left out.

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Mar 29, 2023

I also can't keep hearing from Native communities that they are being kept away from grant funding.

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Mar 29, 2023

This legacy of neglect needs to stop now.

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Mar 29, 2023

No more excuses. I want to know when these loans are going out.

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Mar 29, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act provides a unique opportunity for tribes to invest in renewable energy.

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Mar 28, 2023

I just worry that we are giving short shrift to the kind of boring stuff, making facilities more resilient, funding our partnerships in the region, sewer, water, housing, all of it.

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Mar 28, 2023

Red Hill is not the only aging infrastructure in Hawaii, that is for sure, and I would like you to speak to the sort of more basic, more mundane needs regarding infrastructure in the State of Hawaii?

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Mar 28, 2023

Red Hill is not the only aging infrastructure in Hawaii, that is for sure, and I would like you to speak to the sort of more basic, more mundane needs regarding infrastructure in the State of Hawaii?

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Mar 28, 2023

I just worry that we are giving short shrift to the kind of boring stuff, making facilities more resilient, funding our partnerships in the region, sewer, water, housing, all of it.

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Mar 28, 2023

I also hear that you are subjecting tribal governments to creditworthiness tests that they can't possibly meet.

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Mar 28, 2023

Tribal nations are essential partners in our energy future.

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Mar 28, 2023

This legacy of neglect needs to stop now.

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Mar 28, 2023

No more excuses. I want to know when these loans are going out.

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Mar 28, 2023

Native communities cannot be left out. I expect your agencies to actively support Native energy development.

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