Jun 28, 2011
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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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Jun 27, 2011
Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing on S. 1262, the Native Culture…
Jun 23, 2011
Mr. President, yesterday I introduced the College Literacy in Finance and Economics Act--the College LIFE Act. This bill is a response to the dire need in our country for greater financial literacy among young adults. To be financially…
Jun 23, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Native culture, language, and access for success in schools bill, Native CLASS. As a former educator, I understand the critical role of education, not just to the life of a young person, but…
Jun 23, 2011
I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Mr. Akaka pertaining to the introduction of S. 1262 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'') ____________________
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1260 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Jun 22, 2011
Congress intended to end Federal policies of termination and allotment and begin an era of empowering tribes.
Jun 22, 2011
Sometimes in Indian policy, it is necessary to look at the past in order to move forward.
Jun 22, 2011
We must renew our commitment to restore tribal homelands and promote self-determination.
Jun 21, 2011
I deem it an honor to join you here and to say thank you very much for chairing this important hearing again on type 1 diabetes.
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