Daniel Akaka: “I am a strong supporter of veterans preference in Federal hiring.”

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

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.

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

Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.