January 2008

• Congressional Quarterly: Democrats Take Issue With Presidential Proposals to Aid Veterans [January 29, 2008]
• Congressional Quarterly: Lawmakers Concerns About New Reports of Poor Veterans' Care [January 28, 2008]
• Associated Press: Akaka says troops need better care [January 26, 2008]
• Army Times: Senators say Iraq contracts need a closer look [January 25, 2008]
• Associated Press: Sen. Akaka leads hearing on contractor waste in Iraq [January 24, 2008]
• Congressional Quarterly: Proposal for Mental Health Screening of Veterans Draws Scrutiny [January 24, 2008]
• Palm Beach Post editorial: Make Veterans A Priority [January 23, 2008]
• Associated Press: Obama supports Akaka bill [January 22, 2008]
• Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Overdue honor - New memorial for Coast Guard [January 20, 2008]
• Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Sen. Akaka tries to head off deportation of restaurateur [January 19, 2008]
• Associated Press: Bush Releases Billions More for Vets [January 17, 2008]
• Asian Week: Nisei Veterans Postage Stamp Campaign Gains Momentum [January 17, 2008]
• Maui News: National park acquires Nuu Ranch [January 16, 2008]
• Associated Press: Haleakala National Park acquires 4,100 acres of private land [January 16, 2008]
• Honolulu Advertiser: Land deal will expand Haleakala park [January 16, 2008]
• The American Legion Magazine: "Sen Daniel Akaka: Bring VA Up To Date" [January 14, 2008]
• Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial: Congress should block Real ID ultimatum [January 14, 2008]
• Honolulu Advertiser: In D.C., it's back to unfinished business [January 13, 2008]
• Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Lingle requests time to implement REAL ID [January 12, 2008]
• Congressional Quarterly: Bush Will Release Billions in ‘Contingency' Funds for Veterans [January 10, 2008]