Oct 19, 2011
Tribal access to and control over water resources is instrumental in supporting Tribal self-determination and self-governance.
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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Oct 18, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign, CFC. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the CFC, which has grown over the last 50 years to become the world's largest and most…
Oct 18, 2011
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Privacy Act Modernization for the Information Age Act of 2011. In 1974, Congress enacted the Privacy Act to protect Americans' personal information from improper disclosure by the Federal…
Oct 12, 2011
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in Room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a meeting on S. 1262, the Native Culture…
Oct 12, 2011
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in Room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Carcieri Crisis: The…
Oct 12, 2011
Mr. President, today I rise in support of the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2011. I am proud to co-sponsor this bill introduced by my friend, colleague, and Vice Chairman of the Committee on…
Oct 11, 2011
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a business meeting on S. 1262, the Native…
Oct 11, 2011
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Carcieri Crisis: The…
Oct 11, 2011
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a legislative hearing on the following bills…
Oct 6, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Safeguarding American Agriculture Act of 2011, with Senator Feinstein. With the recent ten-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, it is appropriate to reflect on the significant…
Oct 5, 2011
I want to express my strong support for the Federal recognition of Native Hawaiians.
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