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Violence Against Women Act & SAVE Native Women
Historic ceded lands settlement signed at Washington Place.
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The Merit Systems Protection Board presented Senator Daniel K. Akaka with an honorary Theodore Roosevelt Award for his "dedicated service and lasting contributions to the Federal merit systems and Federal workforce."
Chairman Akaka held an Indian Affairs legislative field hearing in Honolulu on the Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act attended by the entire Hawaii Congressional delegation and federal and local officials, scholars, and advocates.
Senators launch Senate Oceans Caucus.
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Senator Akaka at the groundbreaking for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project. Click above for more pictures...
President Obama greets Chairman Akaka after signing Akaka's Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act into law (May 5, 2010). Click above to read more...
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Legislation introduced to help more Federal employees start saving for retirement May 15 2012
Akaka: "Pairing automatic enrollment with automatic escalation in 401(k) plans has proven effective in increasing private sector savings rates."
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Hawaii to receive money for monk seal and sea turtle protection May 14 2012
Akaka: "We must do all we can to protect these important marine animals so that our keiki and future generations can learn from and enjoy them like we do."
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Hawaii schools to receive nearly $1.4 million for college preparation May 10 2012
Akaka: "The Upward Bound program has successfully created many opportunities for hundreds of Hawaii's disadvantaged students to continue their education past high-school, and ultimately obtain advanced degrees."
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Akaka applauds Obama's statement on same sex marriage May 9 2012
Akaka: "I believe every American who loves another person should have the same right to form the bond of marriage and commit to living a life together, for better or for worse."
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CAPAC and Democratic Leadership Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May 9 2012
Akaka: "The United States is a great country, strengthened by our diverse contributions. Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month helps to remind us of that."
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Articles and Editorials
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Federal Times Op-Ed: Congress should stop targeting federal employees Mar 18 2012
Akaka: "We are failing to make needed investments in our nation's future if we attack, insult, and penalize federal workers and push them out of public service."
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Federal News Radio: Analysis: Hatch Act modernization good for feds, better for locals Mar 8 2012
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser Editorial: Birth control needs to be accessible Feb 15 2012
"Under this compromise, women who work for religious organizations are not charged for these critical services, and the employers with conscience concerns are not required to discuss these options with their employees," U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka.
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APEC: THE ISSUES - Bonds over meal fostered U.S.-Vietnam diplomacy Nov 7 2011
This op-ed by Senator Akaka appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Sunday, November 6
