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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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A former educator, Senator Akaka encourages Hawaii's students to continue their education. Please click above if you would like to learn about Senator Akaka's internship program...
After signing the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 into law, President Obama meets Senator Akaka in the audience. The law contains a number of provisions championed by Akaka on the banking committee.
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Akaka supports "Don't Ask Don't Tell" repeal Dec 1 2010
Akaka: "The Pentagon report shows that a large majority of our troops support the repeal of this policy, and that our military can implement this change while maintaining a high level of readiness needed to defend our nation. This repeal will bring us another step towards equality in the United States."
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Honolulu selected to host 2011 National Veterans Golden Age Games Nov 19 2010
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Akaka holds hearing on Integrated VA/DoD Disability Evaluation System Nov 18 2010
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Congress sends Telework Enhancement Act to President Obama Nov 18 2010
"Our bill will reduce traffic and pollution by allowing federal employees to stay off the road and complete their duties from home via telework," said Senator Akaka. "It will save the government money on office space and help recruit and retain top-notch employees that keep our country running strong."
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Hearing Statement: Nomination of Eugene L. Dodaro to be Comptroller General of the United States, Head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office Nov 18 2010
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Star-Advertiser: VA will reconsider cases of Agent Orange exposure Sep 30 2010
Akaka, D-Hawaii, said the VA denied claims without properly determining whether veterans served in Vietnam's inland waterways, referred to as "brown water," or in other locations where they may have been exposed to Agent Orange.
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Military Times: Senate passes compromise veterans package Sep 28 2010
Akaka said there are some important provisions, such as an increase in Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance that fills a need "obvious in today's housing market."
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Star-Advertiser op-ed: Akaka Bill will move forward Aug 9 2010
Akaka: "I am determined to see the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act enacted into law, so we can at long last begin the reconciliation process, and bring parity in the United States' treatment of native Hawaiians."
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Military Update: Witnesses Rally Round Post-9/11 GI Bill Reforms Jul 22 2010
