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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.

Sep 29, 2010

I developed Title XII of the Act together with my friend, Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconsin, to improve access to mainstream financial institutions.

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Sep 29, 2010

The Dodd-Frank Act requires meaningful disclosures of the remittance transaction costs and establishes an error resolution process to protect consumers.

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Sep 29, 2010

Do you think that a single comprehensive strategic plan is necessary?

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Sep 29, 2010

It is going to take probably another 2 to 3 years to do what we think needs to be done.

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Sep 29, 2010

I also want to thank Senator Voinovich's staff and my staff for working so well together.

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Sep 29, 2010

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act of 2010. This bipartisan legislation, which is cosponsored by Senators Carper and Voinovich, will enhance the implementation of the Convention on…

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Sep 29, 2010

I just want to tell you that I was impressed with it and look forward to continuing to work with them.

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Sep 28, 2010

Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to Senator Ted Stevens, a great American. Senator Stevens cared deeply for the people of Alaska, and all the people of the United States of America. He dedicated his career to the security and well…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-28
Sep 28, 2010

Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senators Carper, Warner, Collins, Lieberman, and Voinovich in introducing the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010. As an original cosponsor of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, often…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-28
Sep 28, 2010

Mr. President, I am pleased that the Senate is acting on H.R. 3219, the proposed ``Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010.'' The bill, as it comes before the Senate, is a compromise agreement developed with our counterparts on the House Committee…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-28
Sep 24, 2010

Mr. President, as chairman of the Senate subcommittee that oversees the Federal workforce, I strongly oppose the proposal by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to impose a hiring freeze for all nonsecurity positions in the…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-24

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