Jan 25, 2011
But you know when you are talking about saving lives, I would say that that should have been even heavier on the side of the benefit side.
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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Jan 25, 2011
It is clear in our country that we are trillions of dollars behind in supporting our infrastructure.
Jan 19, 2011
Democrats' top priority is creating jobs. We want to work with Republicans to achieve this goal, but instead of focusing on jobs and growing the economy the new leadership has decided to start by debating H.R. 2, which will repeal…
Jan 12, 2011
I think this tragedy should give us all pause to reflect. Just as we have all come together today to honor the victims of this tragedy, I believe we can honor Gabby by going forward with a heightened commitment to respect each other…
Dec 14, 2010
Thank you. Madam Speaker, I rise to add my voice to those who are here to give thanks to our chairman, Jim Oberstar, for his extraordinary service to our Nation as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. I certainly count myself…
Dec 2, 2010
I rise in strong support of the rule and the bill we are voting on today, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act. This bill will help millions of Americans who are trying to make ends meet by providing them with sorely needed tax relief. The…
Nov 17, 2010
One way we can create jobs, the number one concern for many of my constituents, is by developing clean-energy technologies and products made in America. Hawaii, the most oil-dependent State in the country for our energy needs, is a prime…
Nov 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1654, which supports the designation of the week of April 11, 2011, as ``Undergraduate Research Week.'' The undergraduate students of our Nation's colleges and universities provide…
Nov 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Concurrent Resolution 329, which recognizes the 35th anniversary of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, later renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This…
Nov 16, 2010
I rise today in support of House Resolution 1715 which congratulates Joe Paterno for his 400th win as head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. Coach Paterno achieved this milestone win on November 6, 2010, when the Lions beat…
Nov 16, 2010
I rise today in support of House Resolution 1655, celebrating National Farm to School Month, which was observed in October of this year. Farm to School programs bring nutritious products from local farms into the cafeterias of schools in…
Nov 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I am the sponsor of House Resolution 1641, celebrating September 30, 2010, as the 60th anniversary of the Impact Aid program. Hawaii schools received $55.5 million in Federal Impact Aid for fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the most…
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