Dec 18, 2012
when Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.
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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Dec 17, 2012
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce S. 3685, The Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012. I am proud to introduce this bill and I am thankful for the cosponsorship of my friend and colleague, the Vice Chairman of…
Dec 17, 2012
Madam President, it is very difficult for me to rise today-- with a heavy heart--to bid aloha to my good friend, colleague, and brother Dan Inouye. It is hard for me to believe that the terrible news I just received is true. Senator Inouye…
Dec 12, 2012
Madam President, I rise to give my remarks and my aloha to the U.S. Senate. Before I begin, I would like to take a moment to wish my good friend, my colleague of 36 years, my brother, Dan Inouye, Hawaii's senior Senator, a speedy recovery…
Dec 12, 2012
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce the Reducing Duplication Overseas Act of 2012. At a time when the Federal Government is facing significant fiscal challenges, we must explore all potential avenues to improve the efficiency and…
Nov 28, 2012
We must also reaffirm and acknowledge the Department of Education's Federal trust responsibility for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Nov 28, 2012
The month of November provides Native peoples opportunity to educate by sharing their history and culture with a larger audience.
Nov 28, 2012
I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.
Nov 26, 2012
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet during the session of the Senate on November 29, 2012, in room SD-628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled…
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