Feb 15, 2011
if USERRA is not going to be applied, then I agree with Christine Griffin that certainly the Federal Government should be a place where veterans should be more than welcome.
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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Feb 15, 2011
the only way to actually get rid of attitudinal barriers is to hire people with disabilities.
Feb 15, 2011
The Federal Government must work to reverse this trend by setting an example of successfully hiring and accommodating people with disabilities.
Feb 15, 2011
If we can convince supervisors and workers, both in the Federal workforce and elsewhere, that there is not a sharp divide between people with disabilities, otherwise known as 'them,' and everyone else in the workplace, often known as 'us,'…
Feb 14, 2011
Fulfilling this sacred obligation is dependent on DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cooperation.
Feb 3, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to strongly oppose Senator Wicker's amendment to prevent Transportation Security Administration employees from being able to collectively bargain. There is no need for the Senate to use valuable time considering…
Jan 31, 2011
Mr. President, this past Friday marked the annual Earned- Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. I rise to recognize the success and importance of this vital tax benefit for hard-working Americans. As our country continues its steady recovery…
Dec 22, 2010
The bill also has the support of the Obama Administration. When the measure passed the House in February of this year, the White House Press Secretary issued a statement noting that President Obama, ``looks forward to signing the bill into…
Dec 22, 2010
Opponents have spread misinformation about the bill. Let me set the record straight. This bill does not allow Hawaii to secede from the United States. It does not allow private lands to be taken. It does not authorize gaming in Hawaii…
Dec 22, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to reaffirm my strong commitment to have the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act enacted into law. This bill is of great importance to all of the people of Hawaii. The bill would simply put the State…
Dec 22, 2010
This year marked the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom, under King Kamehameha. This year also marked 51 years of statehood and more than 100 years since Hawaii became a…
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