Apr 28, 2009
It is when recessions come, people lose jobs, and wages fall where the true costs of financial illiteracy among working families become apparent.
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.
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Apr 28, 2009
I am hopeful that we will be able to increase the resources available for the EEE program.
Apr 28, 2009
I very much appreciate that President Obama includes financial literacy in his platform to help working families.
Apr 28, 2009
Should there be further legislation that would help the cause, we certainly want to consider that as well.
Apr 28, 2009
It is important that we continue to educate, protect, and empower consumers.
Apr 28, 2009
Ultimately, the concern would be that the most favorable situation be created for the overall family.
Apr 28, 2009
S. 475, if enacted, would place a spouse in a more advantageous position to servicemembers on the question of payment of state taxes.
Apr 28, 2009
I look forward to working with you and the Members of this Committee to advance legislation that will help improve the lives of servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Apr 28, 2009
It stands to reason--and I believe it happens in practice--that an active duty servicemember who enters the service in New York and is first stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, will retain his residency in New York.
Apr 28, 2009
I hope this would help injured servicemembers experience a more seamless transition from active duty to civilian life.
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