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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You've reported that you've now hired about 1,400 people to work--is there a----
I'm proud that Hawaii Beacon Community Consortium was selected, and it was selected to be one of only 15 sites nationwide to implement a Beacon Program.
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Mr. Broglie, the Kohala Center received a Recovery Act award to improve the condition of the Peliconi A watershed in South Kohala on the Big Island.
Well, I certainly want to wish you well. And that, without question, it will certainly be achieved.
Well, we're grateful that you are focusing on families of our military personnel. That is so important in readiness.
Madam President, I rise to pay tribute to Senator Robert C. Byrd, my mentor, supporter, and good friend. Senator Byrd was the dean of the Senate, our foremost constitutional scholar. No one in the history of our country served longer in…
Mr. President, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I introduce the proposed Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010, to focus on enhancements that can be made to adjudicate veterans' disability compensation claims…





