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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.
Mr. President, I would like to address a number of statements my good friend Senator Collins has made about the FECA provisions in this bill. First, it has been argued these changes are necessary to save the Postal Service money. However…
Mr. President, before I discuss my pending amendment to the Postal Service reform bill, I would like to take a moment to honor four brave soldiers based out of Schofield Barracks from Hawaii who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on…
Mr. President, I wish to recognize the 26th Alcohol Awareness Month this April, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., NCADD. Since 1987, NCADD has been working to raise public awareness and…
Mr. President, I will wrap up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
In fact, in 1974, Congress repealed an earlier statute to allow a reduction at age 70. Congress cited concerns about the hardship the reductions caused on senior citizens as well as concerns about age discrimination when repealing the past…
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on April 19, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``S. 1684, the Indian Tribal Energy…
Mr. President, today I rise to honor our Nation's public servants and once again submit a resolution recognizing our public servants during Public Service Recognition Week. This is the 28th year we will honor our public servants with…
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 2:15 p.m., in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a legislative hearing on S. 1684, the Indian…
Your example of showing what real aloha is and always being yourself in all the challenges that you faced up in the Senate.
As you know, Senator, Title VI allows DHHL to leverage its annual NAHASDA allocation up to five times the amount to access capital for very large developments.
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