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Daniel Inouye

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Daniel K. Inouye was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a U.S. Senator from 1963 until his death in 2012. He was the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. Congress and was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving the Medal of Honor for his bravery in combat. Inouye played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas related to civil rights, healthcare, and military affairs. He was known for his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and advocating for Hawaii's interests on a national level.

Oct 11, 2011

I wholeheartedly applaud--and have told him so in a meeting in my office--FCC Chairman Genachowski for his efforts to reform this system.

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Oct 11, 2011

I look forward to hearing the witnesses, and I turn now to my esteemed Co-Chairman, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.

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Oct 11, 2011

I am concerned the proposal will not go far enough to help native communities and remote, insular areas.

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Oct 11, 2011

Many of my colleagues have heard me speak over the years about the unique challenges facing these communities and the need to target assistance to ensure the availability of affordable, advanced communications services comparable to the…

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Oct 11, 2011

I wish to commend the FCC for its efforts to reform the Universal Service Fund and Intercarrier Compensation programs to support broadband growth and implement the goals of a National Broadband Plan.

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Oct 11, 2011

In the years ahead, it means that we connect our communities with something called broadband.

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Oct 11, 2011

The American people deserve better than an inefficient system that was designed to support the technologies--analog--of another era.

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Oct 11, 2011

I wish to inquire about the status of two Hawaii disaster repair projects--the Hanapepe River Flood Control Project...

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Oct 11, 2011

As far back as the Communications Act of 1934, this country had a proud history of making sure that all of us have the opportunity to access modern communications networks.

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Oct 5, 2011

Mr. President, I rise today to submit a resolution recognizing May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema, HAE, Awareness Day. HAE is a rare and potentially life threatening genetic disease which impacts between 1 in 10,000 and 1 in 50,000…

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Oct 4, 2011

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize my chief of staff, Dr. Patrick DeLeon, who has helped me to serve the people of Hawaii and our Nation for 38 years. Dr. DeLeon is retiring, but he leaves behind a legacy of work that has greatly…

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