May 8, 2012
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on May 17, 2012 in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building at 2:15 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Fulfilling the Federal Trust…
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 26, 2012
Madam President, I rise today in support of S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization of 2011. Since its enactment in 1994, VAWA has enhanced the investigation and prosecution of incidents of domestic and sexual violence and…
Apr 26, 2012
Mr. President, I am proud to once again introduce legislation addressing the health care disparities in racial and ethnic minority communities, the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2012. I would like to thank my cosponsor, Senator…
Apr 24, 2012
Cutting workers' compensation benefits governmentwide is not fair and it is not necessary to save the Postal Service. We should follow the House's example and enact bipartisan reforms contained in my amendment and wait until GAO finishes…
Apr 24, 2012
Mr. President, current law provides postmasters and post office supervisors with the opportunity to consult over pay and benefits. This is not collective bargaining and does not result in a contract. Unfortunately, the Postal Service tries…
Apr 24, 2012
Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 2034. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. Akaka], for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Harkin, Mrs. Murray, and…
Apr 24, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To allow supervisory and other managerial organizations to…
Apr 24, 2012
Madam President, I have serious concerns with the FECA provisions in this bill, especially since they would reduce benefits for many employees who were already injured while working in service to this country, such as Federal firefighters…
Apr 24, 2012
Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 2049. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. Akaka] proposes an amendment numbered 2049.
Apr 24, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide appropriate workers compensation for Federal…
Apr 24, 2012
I ask for a voice vote. Mr. DeMINT. Mr. President, I object. I would like a rollcall vote. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on…
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