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President Obama signs Senator Akaka's Whistleblower Protection and Enhancement Act in the Oval Office, November 27, 2012
Chairman Akaka visits the White House to discuss ways to strengthen indigenous communities with President Barack Obama and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar (7/30/12).
OHA Trustee Peter Apo, Hawaii State Senator Brickwood Galuteria, and U.S. Senators Akaka and Inouye sign Kanaʻiolowalu Petition.
Violence Against Women Act & SAVE Native Women
Historic ceded lands settlement signed at Washington Place.
U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan and Senator Akaka discuss efforts to end veterans homelessness at U.S.Vets-Barbers Point
President Obama signs the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership (HEARTH) Act to promote greater tribal self-determination and create jobs in Indian Country (7/30/12)
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...
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Akaka welcomes Brian Schatz to the United States Senate Dec 27 2012
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Akaka statement on REAL ID announcement Dec 21 2012
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Akaka calls for passage of Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act in honor of Senator Inouye Dec 20 2012
"Today, in Dan's honor, and for all the people of Hawaii, I am asking the Senate to pass the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act."
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Congress passes bipartisan Hatch Act Modernization Act, bill headed to president's desk Dec 19 2012
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United States Senate passes resolution honoring Senator Inouye Dec 18 2012
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AP: Native convention kicks off in Anchorage Oct 19 2012
Retiring U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii was presented with an award for his years of championing tribal issues. The Democrat greeted the audience with, "Aloha," and got the same greeting from the applauding crowd. [He] said he was honored to receive the award and impressed to see so many Alaska Natives in attendance.
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Washington Post: A friend of feds last hearing; Akaka retiring Sep 19 2012
With a nod to his home state, Sen. Daniel K. Akaka opens every hearing with "Aloha." Wednesday's session was a time for those attending the packed hearing he chaired to tell him: "A hui hou."
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Washington Post: 'Dirty bomb' threat at hospitals remains, GAO report says Sep 10 2012
"We must strengthen domestic radiological security requirements and accelerate efforts to secure all medical facilities with radiological materials," Akaka said.
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Training is offered for clergy to aid PTSD sufferers Aug 8 2012
More than 90 religious leaders from Oahu and Maui will gather at Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay for a first-ever workshop on helping service members suffering from PTSD. Sponsored by the Office of Sen. Daniel Akaka, the National Center for PTSD and Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System...
