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Filipino WWII Veterans to Thank Senator Akaka in Honolulu for Fighting for Recognition of Their Military Service
May 23, 2008
HONOLULU - Local Filipino World War II veterans will meet with U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka to thank him for fighting to provide formal recognition for their service to the United States and restore long-denied benefits. Organizers estimate about 50 Filipino WWII veterans will attend. Interviews available upon request. Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.Location: Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Blvd. 5th Floor, Cafeteria Conference RoomThroughout World War II, while the Philippines was still a U.S. possession, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos fought under U.S. military command. Filipino World War II veterans were initially recognized as U.S. veterans, until Congress passed the Rescission Acts in 1946, stripping many Filipinos of their veteran status and benefits. For the past 60-plus years, Filipino veterans have been waiting for Congress to restore equity. Senator Akaka, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, included Filipino veterans' equity provisions in S. 1315, the omnibus Veterans Benefits Enhancements Act of 2007. Certain Senators blocked the bill in an effort to remove the Filipino veterans' provisions, until Senator Akaka led a successful floor fight to pass the bill through the Senate, with Filipino equity intact. The bill is now pending before the House of Representatives. PRESS RELEASES: ARTICLES: - END -
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May 2008
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- Akaka Urges VA to Work With DoD to Address Increase in PTSD Cases [May 28, 2008]
- Filipino WWII Veterans to Thank Senator Akaka in Honolulu for Fighting for Recognition of Their Military Service [May 23, 2008]
- Akaka Holds Hearing on Security Clearance Reforms [May 22, 2008]
- Akaka Reacts to Votes on Iraq Policy, Funding and GI Bill [May 22, 2008]
- Committee Reviews Pending Veterans' Health Legislation [May 21, 2008]
- Akaka Cosponsors Warner Amendment Protecting Transerability of GI Bill Benefits to Family Members [May 20, 2008]
- Inspector General Report Finds That VA Continues to Inaccurately Report Patient Wait Times [May 19, 2008]
- Akaka Calls for Senate Support of 21st Century GI Bill [May 19, 2008]
- Farm Bill Draws Support of Isle Congressional Delegation [May 16, 2008]
- Akaka Requests Documents and Investigation of Veterans Affairs PTSD Diagnosis Following Disturbing Email [May 16, 2008]
- Akaka Calls VA Employee's Suggestion to Misdiagnose Veterans Disturbing and Disappointing [May 16, 2008]
- Veterans Business Resource Centers Get Critical Funding [May 15, 2008]
- Akaka Uses Oversight Authority to Formally Request Suicide Data from Department of Veterans Affairs [May 15, 2008]
- Senators Introduce Legislation to Ensure Fair Retirement Benefits for Federal Workers in Hawaii, Alaska and U.S. Territories [May 13, 2008]
- Success of Major DHS Acquisitions Depends on Clear Contract Requirements, Performance Standards [May 8, 2008]
- Hearing on Pending Veterans' Benefits Legislation [May 7, 2008]
- Senate Committee Approves Kalaupapa Memorial [May 7, 2008]
- More Data on Veteran Suicides Disclosed [May 6, 2008]
- More Data on Veteran Suicides Disclosed [May 6, 2008]
- Akaka Discusses Veteran Suicides with Veterans Affairs Secretary [May 5, 2008]
- Investigation of Veterans Nonprofit Research Corporations Finds Need for Stronger Oversight [May 5, 2008]
- Akaka Introduces Bill to Strengthen VA Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention [May 2, 2008]
- Senators Announce Additional Funding for National Center on PTSD [May 2, 2008]
- Akaka Introduces Bill to Help Veterans Refinance Homes [May 1, 2008]
- Hearing on Guam Military Build-up [May 1, 2008]
- Akaka Urges Customs to Help Asian Visitors by Adding Japanese, Chinese and Korean Translations [May 1, 2008]
- Follow-up Inspector General Investigation Finds Unmet Needs Among Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury [May 1, 2008]
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