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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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May 11, 2023

As General Milley said, war with China is not inevitable.

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May 11, 2023

We need a statutory change for that.

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May 11, 2023

During the May 11 hearing, Secretary Austin confirmed that DoD established a registry of potentially exposed individuals to the Red Hill fuel spill.

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May 11, 2023

The defueling and closure of Red Hill must continue to stay on schedule.

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May 11, 2023

During the May 11 hearing, Secretary Austin confirmed that DoD established a registry of potentially exposed individuals to the Red Hill fuel spill.

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May 11, 2023

Do I have your commitment to make sure that all of the good people in your Department administering programs... get the message with precision and clarity from you?

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May 11, 2023

Do you believe that the entirety of your Department has an obligation to carry out this trust responsibility?

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May 11, 2023

Can you just tell me how the Department is working with existing education providers on Pell restoration?

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May 11, 2023

Do I have your commitment to continue to support robust funding for the Native Hawaiian Education Program?

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May 11, 2023

I think your actions have shown that, but I am just telling you that at the line level... understand that they have an obligation, under Federal law.

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May 11, 2023

I think it is a very, very dangerous thing to do, in the education context.

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May 11, 2023

I think it is a very, very dangerous thing to do, in the education context.

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