May 14, 2014
As we look at the potential need for making systemic changes to how VA operates...
Mazie Hirono
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Mazie Keiko Hirono is an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2013. Hirono is known for her advocacy on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights, often emphasizing the importance of public education and human rights in her public statements.
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May 5, 2014
We need to get rid of sequestration because it has done so much damage to our readiness and other aspects of the military.
May 5, 2014
I think it is really important to educate our servicemembers, explain to them that the cuts that are being made are not mainly coming on their backs.
May 5, 2014
I cannot understand why we do not allow generic drugs to be sold in our commissaries.
May 5, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kaine). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Apr 29, 2014
I rise in support of the Minimum Wage Fairness Act because it is time to give everyone a fair shot. More and more States are voting to raise the minimum wage. Last week, the Hawaii State legislature passed a bill to raise the minimum wage…
Apr 29, 2014
I ask unanimous consent the Senate adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Thereupon, the…
Apr 7, 2014
growing up, my mother was a single parent. She raised three children by herself. I know what it is like to run out of money at the end of the month, what it is like when every dime matters. The minimum wage is a poverty wage. Today, the…
Apr 3, 2014
I will keep my remarks short because I know there are others who want to speak on why we need to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10. I will focus on Hawaii. In Hawaii, nearly 100,000 women would get a raise if we were to do this…
Apr 3, 2014
I ask unanimous consent for an extension of time for 6 minutes to be divided equally between myself and Senator Stabenow. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mar 25, 2014
Right now, the difference between the prices at commissaries and what the prices would be outside, although we have a lot of competition for lower prices through Costco and other places, is about 30 percent right now, isn't it?
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