I completely agree and sympathize with his plight, in terms of the earned income tax credit and the insufficiency of compact impact aid.
minority-based programs are particularly important in my home state.
small business truly is the key to the success of our economy in Hawaii.
99 percent of businesses in Hawaii are small business.
The continuation of these programs is needed to empower some of our Nation's underrepresented populations.
Almost 93 percent of small businesses in Hawaii are minority-owned.
I think it merits thinking about this outside of the box, compared to a small office within the Department of the Interi...
We cannot absorb that level of economic consequence and continue to support the compact, overall.
It is time we reevaluate the FAA's role in regulating this industry.
We must enhance our military posture there and continue building alliances and partnerships in the region.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to testify today on this year's National Defense Authorization Act [NDAA].