Jun 11, 2012
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet during the session of the Senate on June 14, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled…
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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Jun 4, 2012
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet during the session of the Senate on June 7, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled…
May 23, 2012
I thank you for all you have done over your career to assist and empower all veterans but in particular, Native veterans.
May 23, 2012
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on May 24, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 12:45 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Programs and Services for Native…
May 21, 2012
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on May 24, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Programs and Services for Native…
May 20, 2012
We believe in a core curriculum. We believe in foreign language, and we also believe in a readiness audit.
May 20, 2012
Last year, we marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This tragic event exposed our Nation's language shortfalls.
May 20, 2012
The Federal Government must partner with schools, colleges, and the private sector to address this ongoing challenge at its root cause.
May 20, 2012
As Chairman of the Subcommittee, I have held seven oversight hearings that emphasized the need to build the Federal Government's foreign language skills.
May 20, 2012
How will cuts in the Department of Education's language and international programs affect your efforts to build and maintain your Department's language capabilities?
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