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Statement By U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka Regarding S. 147
September 21, 2005
Washington, D.C. -- Senator Daniel K. Akaka today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerns with the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in our negotiations has been addressed and resolved. Although I realize and respect that there are those who have differing views, the bill is constitutional. The question of whether or not Congress has the authority to federally recognize a Native Hawaiian governing entity is an issue that has yet to be ruled on by the Courts. However, I believe firmly in Congress' authority to extend the federal policy of self-governance and self-determination to Native Hawaiians, Hawaii's indigenous people. As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians.
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September 2005
- Statement of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka on the Nomination of Judge Roberts to be Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court [September 29, 2005]
- Akaka Introduces Bill To Protect Consumers From Downer Livestock [September 28, 2005]
- Hawaii's World Championship Youth Baseball Teams Recognized by the United States Senate [September 23, 2005]
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Passes Akaka Agriculture Security Bill [September 22, 2005]
- President Signs Hawaii Water Resources Act Into Law [September 21, 2005]
- Statement By U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka Regarding S. 147 [September 21, 2005]
- Senate Passes Akaka Amendments To The Agricultural Appropriations Bill For FY 06 [September 20, 2005]
- Delegation Reaches Agreement With Administration On Native Hawaiian Bill Language [September 16, 2005]
- Senate Inquiry Into Hurricane Katrina Response Begins [September 14, 2005]
- Honolulu Parents Honored As Congressional Angels In Adoption [September 13, 2005]
- Akaka Reviews Hurricane Relief Response and Joins Colleagues in Providing Emergency Relief Legislation [September 8, 2005]
- GAO Report Unveils Problems In Recovery of Radiological Sources in Iraq [September 7, 2005]
- Vote On Cloture Put Off [September 5, 2005]
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