Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I commend the Army for expanding its use of renewable energy, including the upcoming biofuel-capable generation plant at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii."

"I offered an amendment that was added to the pending energy bill to boost the involvement of veterans in a new energy workforce training pilot program."

"There have been some real creative ideas from the workers themselves that have been incorporated into the shipyard."

"Are there any programs to bring some of the more experienced people back into the workforce or keep them in longer to fill that gap--experienced staff?"