Jun 18, 2013
Last Congress, bipartisan legislation was introduced by Senator Daniel Akaka (S. 998) and Representative George Miller (H.R. 1867) to address this problem and assure that all pilots are provided fair benefits.
Daniel Akaka
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Daniel Akaka was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a United States Senator from 1990 to 2012. Born on September 11, 1924, Akaka was the first Native Hawaiian to serve in the U.S. Senate. Throughout his tenure, he was known for his advocacy on issues such as education, veterans' affairs, and Native Hawaiian rights. He played a significant role in promoting the Community Reinvestment Act and was a strong supporter of expanding access to financial services for underserved communities.
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Dec 27, 2012
Mr. President, I rise to welcome Hawaii's new Senator, Brian Schatz. Brian is a leader for Hawaii's present and for our future and I welcome him with much aloha pumehana, which means warm love. I also welcome and congratulate Senator…
Dec 20, 2012
Mr. President, I rise as my friend, my colleague, my brother, Danny Inouye lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda just a few yards from where I stand now. In life, he received our Nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor. Today he…
Dec 20, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act
Dec 18, 2012
Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.
Dec 18, 2012
Thank you, Chairman Brown. Thank you very much for holding this hearing today and for all of your work on consumer protection issues.
Dec 18, 2012
I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.
Dec 18, 2012
I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.
Dec 18, 2012
That is why I have worked hard during my time in Congress to educate, protect, and empower consumers.
Dec 18, 2012
when Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.
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