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Congressman Takai made his first House floor speech today, to introduce his first bill since becoming a member of Congress: the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act. The bill would lift limitations on immigrant visas and restrictions for children of certain Filipino World War II veterans. Watch the video to learn more on why Takai calls the bill part of our nation's moral obligation to the Filipino veterans who fought for our country. -#TeamTakai
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Taps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Our staff was humbled and grateful for the opportunity to pay respect. -#TeamRepTakai
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with the National Endowment for the Arts as a part of their 50-state "United States of Arts" series in honor of their 50th anniversary.
We discussed the importance of arts in Hawaii, and how it reflects and celebrates the rich diversity of our state. #artsforus
You can learn more here https://www.arts.gov/50th/stories/representative-mark-takai, and watch the full video below:
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Happy King Kamehameha Day!
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the annual celebration of King #Kamehameha. Mahalo to all those who helped honor #KingKamehameha and his important role in our great state's history.
#TeamRepTakai #KamehamehaDay2016
The Hokulea Crew departed Washington, D.C., this week to continue onto New York. I extend my best wishes to the Hokulea for a safe and prosperous #WorldWideVoyage.
Thank you to the Polynesian Voyaging Society and all those supporting the #Hokulea as these ambassadors of aloha travel the world sharing an important part of Hawaiian Culture as well as their unique mission.
#TeamRepTakai