Daniel Akaka: “I am concerned that there may be too many centers being created to respond to the same threat.”

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

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

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

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