Mar 15, 2010
I commend you for starting promising programs and strategies, such as the Permanency Opportunities Project.
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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Mar 15, 2010
This hearing is an opportunity to examine how Congress can work together with the District Government, child advocates, and, most importantly, the families and children within the system to improve the foster care and adoption process in…
Mar 15, 2010
I want to welcome our witnesses to today's hearing, 'Assessing Foster Care and Family Services in the District of Columbia: Challenges and Solutions.'
Mar 15, 2010
I also want to recognize Senator Landrieu for her strong leadership on foster care and adoption issues.
Mar 15, 2010
Our expectations clearly are to not only supersede the targets that we have had this year, of last calendar year of the 128.
Mar 15, 2010
This past Adoption Day, we had for the first time an increase in older youth being adopted and sibling groups being adopted.
Mar 15, 2010
In 2009, CFSA finalized 128 adoptions exceeding the agency's goal of 125. This was welcome news.
Mar 11, 2010
Mr. President, today, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I introduce the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of- Living Adjustment Act of 2010. This measure would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase…
Mar 9, 2010
Mr. President, today I would like to commend the people of Hawaii for their quick response to the tsunami caused by the earthquake in Chile. On Saturday, February 27, 2010, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile generated a…
Mar 5, 2010
Mr. President, in the early 1960s, President John F. Kennedy inspired Americans to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries throughout the world. From that inspiration grew an agency devoted…
Mar 2, 2010
Mental illness is prevalent among today's veterans, which include PTSD, depression, and substance use disorders.
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