Daniel Akaka: “I am confident that, if confirmed, these nominees will join the others who have appeared before us in making valuable…”

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

The month of November provides Native peoples opportunity to educate by sharing their history and culture with a larger audience.

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

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