Jul 23, 2012
Congress established retransmission consent to 'ensure the universal availability of local broadcast signals' to consumers.
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.
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Jul 19, 2012
It is Hawaii viewers who are the real beneficiaries of the current retransmission consent process.
Jun 12, 2012
This sequestration, coupled with projected discretionary defense spending, could add 1 percent to the national unemployment rate from job losses.
Jun 5, 2012
I can assure you that we will discuss this matter with DOD to see if they cannot increase funding.
Jun 5, 2012
You've brought up a matter that's very personal to me because during the war I got about 30 transfusions. I just must have been lucky.
Jun 5, 2012
Chairman Inouye, as a Medal of Honor winner who has personally witnessed the horrors of combat, I wanted to bring to your attention...
Jun 5, 2012
I thank you very much, Mr. Davis, for your testimony, and we will most certainly look into the Lautenberg-Rubio bill.
Jun 5, 2012
I'm certain you're aware that this subcommittee is deeply concerned about the rising rate of suicides. We will make certain that these funds are used for research and prevention.
Jun 5, 2012
If this matter is service-connected, I can assure you we're morally bound to do something about it.
Jun 5, 2012
I can assure you that we are doing our very best to avoid sequestration, because if that ever happens then this hearing is for naught.
May 16, 2012
I have therefore worked to secure increased annual support for the NOAA Marine Debris Program.
May 16, 2012
Let me start by expressing my deep appreciation to you for holding a hearing on the important issue of marine debris resulting from the great Japanese tsunami of 2011.
May 16, 2012
It is therefore incumbent on us to deal with this real and persistent management problem.
May 16, 2012
I am hopeful that we can pass this bill out of the Senate in the near future.
May 15, 2012
[a] loss or significant reduction of Federal funds to [the Corporation for Public Broadcasting] would impact--negatively and dramatically--all currently funded stations.
Apr 24, 2012
The late Senator Ted Stevens originally authored the Alaska Native Education Equity, Support and Assistance Act in 1993
Apr 12, 2012
We strongly support S. 65 and extend our appreciation and mahalo nui to our Senators Akaka and Inouye for the thoughtfulness, inclusion and forethought for our Native Hawaiian population.
Apr 12, 2012
I want to again thank the Hawaii delegation, because this bill has been important to all of us, and to Hawaii.
Apr 12, 2012
Native Hawaiians was mentioned the only federally recognized Native people without a government-to-government relationship with the United States.
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