Oct 16, 2008
The majority of subprime mortgage lending was done by independent mortgage companies that are not subject to CRA requirements.
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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Sep 22, 2008
I can recall back on September 23, 2008, when we had a Banking meeting with four of you...
Apr 28, 2008
I am pleased that S. 1315, as reported by the Veterans' Affairs Committee, the proposed Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007, finally passed in the Senate. This comprehensive legislation would improve benefits and services for…
Apr 28, 2008
I am introducing legislation concerning the nonprofit research and education corporations--NPCs--that serve the Department of Veterans Affairs. These organizations provide essential support to research and education at VA facilities around…
Apr 24, 2008
Mr. President, on July 26, 1941, President Roosevelt issued an Executive Order ordering all military forces of the Commonwealth of the Philippines into service of the Armed Forces of the United States. This happened after a bit of history…
Apr 24, 2008
I am very pleased that S. 1315, as reported by the Veterans' Affairs Committee, the proposed Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007, is finally before the Senate for consideration and action. I want to express my huge gratitude to the…
Apr 23, 2008
Yesterday was Equal Pay Day in America. It is befitting that it was on a Tuesday because Tuesday is the day on which women's wages catch up to men's wages from the previous week. It is most unfortunate that women continue to be…
Apr 10, 2008
today, I express my support of S. 2739, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act. I commend the chair and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for their leadership and the work of their staff on this…
Apr 7, 2008
today I introduce the Veterans' Compensation Equity Act of 2008. This legislation would mandate fair and equitable ratings for veterans whose disabilities require continuous medication or the use of adaptive devices, such as hearing aids…
Apr 3, 2008
I rise to support a bill offered by my good friend Senator Voinovich to treat the appointment of the chief Human Capital Officer, CHCO, at the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, the same as all other CHCO appointments. As part of the…
Apr 1, 2008
It pleases me to once again sponsor a resolution designating April as Financial Literacy Month. Without a sufficient understanding of economics and personal finance, individuals will not be able to appropriately manage their finances…
Mar 13, 2008
today I introduce a bill that would rectify an oversight made in the recent passage of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. If enacted, this bill will allow thousands of veterans to realize the American dream of owning a home. Senators Reid…
Mar 12, 2008
I am pleased to discuss funding for VA in the budget resolution for fiscal year 2009. Chairman Conrad and his colleagues on the Budget Committee have done impressive work on this resolution. They have demonstrated sound judgment in their…
Mar 10, 2008
today I introduce the proposed Veterans' Rating Schedule Review Act. This legislation would remove a barrier to legal redress faced by veterans who believe that a provision of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities--the Rating…
Feb 8, 2008
Mr. President today, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I introduce the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of- Living Adjustment Act of 2008. This measure would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase…
Feb 6, 2008
In the year 1924, a child was born to a woman who was nurtured by a Hawaiian family. He was born in Hawaii as an American of Japanese ancestry. He was brought up in Hawaii and went to school there, graduated from McKinley High School in…
Feb 4, 2008
I am pleased to support the Senate's bipartisan legislation designed to stimulate the economy and benefit working families, assist seniors and veterans, provide some relief for the unemployed, and encourage business and energy investments…
Jan 30, 2008
Today I wish to highlight a recent undercover video produced by the Humane Society of the United States. This video displays the appalling methods used by employees at the California-based Hallmark Meat Packing Company during the…
Jan 11, 2008
I urge you to support the nomination of GEN Eric K. Shinseki to Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Jan 23, 2007
If Tehran escalates its military actions in Iraq and threatens American forces or Iraqi citizens, I'm concerned about the possibility of the Iraq conflict as escalating to a regional conflict.
Jan 23, 2007
Thank you for your responsiveness, Mr. Secretary. I want to wish you well and I want you to know that you do have my support.
Jan 23, 2007
One of the parts of yesterday's Washington Post articles on Walter Reed that alarmed me and I'm sure many others was that the patient, Private First Class Joshua Calloway, was still not tested for TBI 7 months after arriving in Walter…
Jan 23, 2007
It is clear, from this committee's discussion with Secretary Gates and General Petraeus, that the U.S. does not have sufficient troop levels in Iraq to secure the borders from Iran and Syria while maintaining our counterinsurgency…
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