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.

Dec 2, 2009

We share a firm commitment to trying to better educate, protect, and empower consumers.

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Dec 2, 2009

There are too many unbanked individuals that lack a formal relationship with a bank or credit union.

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Dec 2, 2009

Working families are having trouble accessing affordable credit.

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Nov 17, 2009

Programs such as 8(a) can be a very valuable tool to increased hiring not just of Native American veterans but other veterans who are underrepresented in the workplace.

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Nov 17, 2009

Thank you for your closing statement, and I wish you well.

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Nov 17, 2009

It seems that we need to be focusing on helping veterans find meaningful and productive careers.

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Nov 17, 2009

I realize that with the resources we have, we have to work--working harder is not going to get it.

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Nov 17, 2009

I really appreciate the opportunity to appear here today and discuss matters related to the employment and training issues barriers facing our returning veteran servicemembers.

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Nov 17, 2009

Congress has made many attempts to reinforce veterans preference laws and to provide many veteran hiring authorities.

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Nov 17, 2009

President Obama recently signed an executive order to establish a Council on Veterans' Employment.

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Nov 9, 2009

I really appreciate, Mr. Chairman, your interest in the issue.

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