Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Unfortunately, a provision affecting collective bargaining rights was added during the committee process which caused me to vote against the bill in committee."

"It may have been easier if you were able to have used the transition system after Inauguration Day."

"Senator Akaka, your legislation addresses every area of concern the VFW has with improving the Post-9/11 GI Bill."

"NGAUS strongly supports S. 3447, introduced by Senator Akaka, which would correct a major inequity in the current Post-9/11 GI Bill law."