Daniel Akaka: “It is very important that personal Social Security information is protected, and because of that, access to it always…”

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.

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

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.