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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.
I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet during the session of the Senate on June 14, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``New Tax Burdens…
I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet during the session of the Senate on June 7, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Universal Service…
I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on May 24, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 12:45 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Programs and Services for Native Veterans.''…
I thank you for all you have done over your career to assist and empower all veterans but in particular, Native veterans.
I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on May 24, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Programs and Services for Native Veterans.'' Those…
I should tell you that I am a World War II veteran; and during that time, I served in the Pacific.
We believe in a core curriculum. We believe in foreign language, and we also believe in a readiness audit.
How will cuts in the Department of Education's language and international programs affect your efforts to build and maintain your Department's language capabilities?
The Federal Government must partner with schools, colleges, and the private sector to address this ongoing challenge at its root cause.
Last year, we marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This tragic event exposed our Nation's language shortfalls.
As Chairman of the Subcommittee, I have held seven oversight hearings that emphasized the need to build the Federal Government's foreign language skills.
The Federal trust relationship that exists between the Federal Government and the Indian Tribe goes back to the very first days of this Country.
I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on May 17, 2012 in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building at 2:15 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Fulfilling the Federal Trust Responsibility: The…
None of us can afford to do it alone. We need to get in the canoe together, as you would say.
I am really very honored and fortunate to be working for Secretary Shinseki, who, as you know, sir, is a true leader in moving forward in an institution like VA.
I had a rare experience of speaking with 10 university presidents across the country.
There is no way you can transform the department to better serve our veterans if you do not invest in your employees.
Mahalo nui loa. Thank you very much for your responses, for especially the work that you have been doing...
I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on April 19, 2012, in room SD 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``S. 1684, the Indian Tribal Energy Development…
I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 2:15 p.m., in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a legislative hearing on S. 1684, the Indian Tribal Energy…
I strongly urge the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to do what ever is necessary to reauthorize Title VIII of NAHASDA.
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