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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.

May 4, 2010

This hearing will come to order. Aloha and welcome to all of you here today.

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May 4, 2010

I agree with you. This is why we are holding these hearings, to bring the different parts of our Government, including Congress and the Administration, together so that we can move more quickly.

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May 4, 2010

It is estimated that up to 360,000 servicemembers have sustained a brain injury in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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May 4, 2010

Today we revisit this topic to determine how completely that law is being implemented.

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May 3, 2010

I want to thank you, this second panel, for your observations as well as your experience and perceptions about our Federal workers.

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May 3, 2010

I encourage all of you to continue working together with this Subcommittee to improve work-life programs in the Federal Government.

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May 3, 2010

Mr. Foley, I would like to hear more about your Results-Only Work Environment Pilot Project.

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May 3, 2010

We need to work with educational institutions, as well, to try to reach out and attract some people to the Federal workforce.

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May 3, 2010

As you know, Mr. Foley, I am very interested in expanding the use of telework in the Federal sector.

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May 3, 2010

I think that it is a change in culture that needs to come about.

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