May 17, 2010
We are especially appreciative of Senator Burr's leadership in crafting and introducing this legislation.
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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May 13, 2010
as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I introduce legislation today that would give the Department of Veterans Affairs the same authority as the Social Security Administration with respect to claimants who are unable to…
May 13, 2010
as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I introduce legislation today to correct an inequity which affects a small number of couples where both the husband and wife are wartime veterans and each meets the criteria for VA…
May 12, 2010
as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I am introducing legislation today to protect the rights of appeal by claimants before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims when claimants erroneously file a…
May 4, 2010
However, as long as we have any veterans with undiagnosed TBI, partnerships with community providers left untapped, or research left unused, there is still work to do.
May 4, 2010
I encourage both Departments to continue to break down barriers in their processes and find new ways to work more seamlessly, which ultimately results in the best outcomes for servicemembers and veterans.
May 4, 2010
Changing the Medicare Rules to expand coverage to cognitive rehabilitation could be one of the quickest and most effective changes to providing comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation to soldiers.
May 4, 2010
Today we revisit this topic to determine how completely that law is being implemented.
May 4, 2010
The Legislation I authored to provide a comprehensive program of services and support to family members who wish to care for their veterans at home, instead of placing them in an institution, is to be signed by President Obama this…
May 4, 2010
I agree with you. This is why we are holding these hearings, to bring the different parts of our Government, including Congress and the Administration, together so that we can move more quickly.
May 4, 2010
I believe that together we have made important strides in caring for veterans with TBI.
May 4, 2010
It is estimated that up to 360,000 servicemembers have sustained a brain injury in Iraq or Afghanistan.
May 4, 2010
is the VA doing a more effective job treating brain injury today than they were two or three years ago.
May 3, 2010
I believe we need to see long-term investments in the training of the workforce.
May 3, 2010
Mr. Foley, I would like to hear more about your Results-Only Work Environment Pilot Project.
May 3, 2010
As we showcase these careers, we must also make sure that the Federal Government is an employer of choice.
May 3, 2010
It is fitting that we are addressing these issues during Public Service Recognition Week.
May 3, 2010
I want to thank you, this second panel, for your observations as well as your experience and perceptions about our Federal workers.
May 3, 2010
I encourage all of you to continue working together with this Subcommittee to improve work-life programs in the Federal Government.
May 3, 2010
We need to work with educational institutions, as well, to try to reach out and attract some people to the Federal workforce.
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