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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 9, 2013

American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians face unique barriers to housing development, and their communities face the highest rates of national poverty.

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Mar 18, 2013

Inadequate funding for the National Marine Fisheries Service will essentially mean that there will be less fish available to the public.

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Mar 18, 2013

Lower catch limits will mean that both commercial and recreational fishermen will catch fewer fish.

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Mar 18, 2013

Drastic budget cuts will limit the resources National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) fisheries scientists need to conduct research for fishery stock assessments.

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Mar 18, 2013

Sequestration will also have a devastating impact on jobs.

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Mar 18, 2013

I am deeply concerned about the harmful impacts of sequestration on the National Marine Fisheries Service.

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Feb 26, 2013

I share your view, Mr. Chairman, that greater transparency in health insurance policies is needed for consumers to better make choices.

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Mar 14, 2011

I thought it was interesting that members would even object to turning over earmarks that would never be spent.

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