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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.
I rise today in recognition of Filipino American History Month. Throughout the month of October, people across the United States come together to pay tribute to the rich culture, history, and heritage of Filipino Americans. Since the first…
the current hypercompetitive housing market has made buying a home in high cost of living States like Hawaii almost impossible for many families, including veterans.
Can you elaborate on the importance of programs like these for student veterans and their families?
Do you have data that shows how many of your veterans are able to purchase homes through your Loan Guaranty Program?
Does it account for areas like Hawaii where the cost of housing is so high that your loan guaranty portion is simply not enough to enable the veterans to afford these homes?
I certainly look forward to working with you, Mr. Kiyokawa, to better serve veterans and ask the Committee to move on his nomination and for the Senate to swiftly confirm him.
What`s my reaction to his so-called offer? Just what I said. It`s B.S. He`s heartless. He could give a rip. He should stop playing games, get out of the way, so that the 50 Democrats can avoid what would be an economic catastrophe.
In the midst of the pandemic, what is normally a very bipartisan small business committee, Republicans are blocking Mr. Syed's nomination. This is particularly egregious behavior by Republicans on the committee because Mr. Syed is…
I rise today in strong support of Dilawar Syed's nomination to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. I have a letter of support from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus that I would ask unanimous…
I rise today to introduce the Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act, a bill that allows the Secretary of Agriculture to provide research and extension grants for the purposes of protecting coffee plants from outside threats such as…
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