Daniel Akaka
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Daniel Akaka was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a United States Senator from 1990 to 2012. Born on September 11, 1924, Akaka was the first Native Hawaiian to serve in the U.S. Senate. Throughout his tenure, he was known for his advocacy on issues such as education, veterans' affairs, and Native Hawaiian rights. He played a significant role in promoting the Community Reinvestment Act and was a strong supporter of expanding access to financial services for underserved communities.
May 14, 2009
Will you commit to review the decision and to address any inequity in the treatment of temporary employees in Hawaii and other COLA areas versus other parts of the United States?
May 12, 2009
I actually look forward to working with my colleague, Sandy, here because it is going to be together that we work out the final financing to allow permanent supportive housing to go forward.
May 12, 2009
I look forward to working with you to help increase access to mainstream financial institutions.
May 12, 2009
I look forward to working with you and members of your staff to try and figure out ways to leverage as many dollars as possible.
May 12, 2009
I opposed the creation of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), and I continue to have concerns with it.
May 12, 2009
A strong public education system is a cornerstone of a healthy and prosperous society.
May 12, 2009
the answer to public school reform cannot be diverting public funds to private school education.
May 12, 2009
it is Congress's responsibility to provide support for the much harder job of reforming a failing public school system.
May 12, 2009
I want to extend a special welcome to the nominees and your families that are here.
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