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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)
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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...
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November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct 31 2012
"Domestic violence is an evil that afflicts every community in our great Nation," said Chairman Akaka. "But, tragically, in Native American communities bringing justice is often difficult because tribal prosecutors do not have jurisdiction to prosecute non-Indian offenders. As a result, rapists and abusers often go free and can repeat their crimes. It is our duty to put an end to this."
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Address at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention Oct 19 2012
Native self-determination ensures the promise of Native self-sufficiency. It results in our continued ability to be productive and contribute to the well-being of our families, our communities, and our great nation.
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Senator Akaka receives Denali Award from Alaska Federation of Natives Oct 19 2012
Akaka receives AFN's top honor for non-Alaska Native individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of the Alaska Native Community's culture, economy, and health.
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Alaska Federation of Natives to honor Chairman Akaka at annual convention Oct 18 2012
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Akaka, Collins, Feinstein, and Gillibrand release GAO report revealing serious challenges to agriculture inspection activities at U.S. ports of entry Oct 16 2012
"It is clear that more attention must be placed on agricultural inspection operations, specifically on ensuring that CBP has sufficient resources and the personnel needed to effectively defend our nation against harmful pests and disease," Akaka said.
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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...
