Mar 30, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the period for morning business be extended until 2 p.m., with the time equally divided between the two leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING…
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-03-30
Mar 30, 2011
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce legislation of great importance to my state, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011. This bill would ensure parity in federal policy as it relates to the Native Hawaiian people…
Mar 29, 2011
We must remain vigilant so that privacy and civil liberties are not sacrificed in the name of security.
Mar 29, 2011
Although protecting the public is our primary goal, we must ensure that security procedures and technologies safeguard privacy rights and are not so burdensome that they discourage air travel.
Mar 29, 2011
Supporting our Federal workers at DHS, the intelligence community, and other agencies who make daily sacrifices to keep us safe is essential to this effort.
Mar 28, 2011
I appreciate OPM's focus on candidate development, including encouraging agencies to work together and pool their resources.
Mar 28, 2011
What specific solutions should Congress consider to address pay compression?
Mar 28, 2011
I have worked for a number of years to reform Federal hiring, and I introduced legislation last Congress to streamline the application process.
Mar 28, 2011
Another kind of change we are looking at in an effort to increase progress is that of recruiting diverse candidates to public service.
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