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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.

Sep 11, 2012

Mr. President, I rise in memory of an unspeakable tragedy that shook our great Nation free of the belief that we are an untouchable force in the modern world, 11 years ago today. Eleven years ago today an unspeakable tragedy shook our…

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Aug 1, 2012

Mr. President, today I rise to recognize all of the providers who work in retail-based Convenient Care Clinics in a Resolution to designate August 6 through August 10, 2012 as National Convenient Care Clinic Week. National Convenient Care…

Congressional Record · 2012-08-01
Jul 23, 2012

I agree with the Chairman that consumers should be the focal point of our discussions.

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Jul 23, 2012

Broadcasters should be allowed to negotiate for fair value and carriage of their signals.

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Jul 23, 2012

I believe that the retransmission consent regime enacted in 1992 is one of the great Washington public policy accomplishments of the last two decades.

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Jul 23, 2012

the best way to protect consumers in the long run is to do away with the retransmission consent regime altogether.

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Jul 23, 2012

Congress established retransmission consent to 'ensure the universal availability of local broadcast signals' to consumers.

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Jul 23, 2012

I commend Chairman Rockefeller for convening this hearing to consider the impact of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 on the modern television marketplace.

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Jul 23, 2012

viewers would be harmed in those 'instances in which [retransmission consent] agreements are not reached.'

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Jul 23, 2012

Senator Inouye and the late Senator Stevens wrote the FCC stating that the Commission did indeed have authority to intervene.

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Jul 23, 2012

The television marketplace is moving toward more consumer choice among video distributors, more package options...

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