Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Thank you. Ms. Griffin, your statement briefly mentions that under S. 261, FECA recipients who concurrently apply for FERS disability would have their first benefit adjusted for additional service tim..."

"Mr. Steinberg, an important difference between the Administration's proposal and S. 261 is that the Administration's proposal would apply the changes in benefit rates only to new injuries and new clai..."

"Well, I want to thank you very much. To this panel, your statements have been valuable."

"I urge you to continue working to get this office and committee up and running."