Daniel Akaka: “I am hoping we can again expand that and begin to have definite programs.”

I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.

That is why I have worked hard during my time in Congress to educate, protect, and empower consumers.

We must also reaffirm and acknowledge the Department of Education's Federal trust responsibility for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Thank you, Chairman Brown. Thank you very much for holding this hearing today and for all of your work on consumer protection issues.