Daniel Akaka: “Thank you and your staff for all that you do to support the mental needs of veterans.”

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

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.

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

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