Jun 10, 2009
This is not an equal protection issue. I think this is where the crux of the difference is, that this is not a race-based legislation.
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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Jun 10, 2009
Clearly, I supported the 1978 constitutional convention, which proposed the creation of OHA, which was ratified by the majority of the people of Hawaii.
Jun 10, 2009
There is nothing in the language of this bill that would lead me to conclude that.
Jun 10, 2009
They are still members of the United States. They are still citizens of the United States with all the rights and privileges of citizens of the United States.
Jun 10, 2009
Native Hawaiians were not constituted as tribes as most of us I think understand tribes, but they were a separate nation.
May 19, 2009
I have a bill, the PRE-K Act (H.R. 702) that would create a grant program to support states' efforts in providing high quality early education.
May 19, 2009
There are critical times in a child's development when positive intervention makes a real difference.
May 19, 2009
Wouldn't it be even easier if the airlines just passed out a piece of paper with this kind of information on it?
May 19, 2009
I am wondering what the penalty is for violating this rule should it go into effect.
May 19, 2009
I share your concern about low performing schools and want to know how best to help them.
May 19, 2009
According to 2006 data, there are three dropout factories in my district and five total in the state of Hawaii.
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