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Statement on Senate Passage of Housing Bill

July 11, 2008

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka made the following statement today regarding the Senate's passage of H.R. 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, which he supported:

"This is an important step towards addressing the housing crisis. Hawaii's foreclosure rate in April more than doubled over last year. This bipartisan legislation will help protect homeowners, prevent foreclosures, increase the supply of affordable housing, and assist our veterans.

"According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition's 2007-2008 Out of Reach report, Hawaii ranks as the most expensive housing jurisdiction in the country. The bill addresses Hawaii's shortage of affordable housing by creating a new affordable Housing Trust Fund and a Capital Magnet Fund to help build and preserve affordable homes for working families."

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July 2008

Akaka Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Banks, Credit Unions and Alternatives to Payday Loans [July 31, 2008]
Akaka, Inouye Cheer Senate Passage of Higher Education Bill [July 31, 2008]
Akaka Gives Floor Speech Update on Veterans' Legislation [July 31, 2008]
Senate Unanimously Approves COLA Increase for Disabled Veterans [July 31, 2008]
USDA Approved Disaster Declaration for Vog Damage to Big Island Crops [July 30, 2008]
Akaka Votes to Support Housing and Economic Recovery Bill [July 26, 2008]
Wrap-Up of This Week's Senate Oversight on Iraq [July 25, 2008]
Hawaii to Receive Over $13 Million in Homeland Security Funds [July 25, 2008]
Akaka Highlights Military Service of Hawaii Guard at Senate Hearing [July 23, 2008]
Akaka Holds Hearing on Outreach to Veterans of the National Guard and Reserves [July 23, 2008]
VA Failing to Inform Guard and Reservists Returning from Iraq/Afghanistan of Potential Benefits [July 21, 2008]
Military Times: VA still resists voting drives in facilities [July 21, 2008]
Federal Museum Grants Awarded to Laupahoehoe Train Museum in Hamakua and Waioli Corporation in Lihue [July 17, 2008]
VA's Continued Refusal to Allow Voter Registration Drives Makes No Sense [July 17, 2008]
Hawaii's Senators Vote to Overide President's Veto of Medicare Bill and Restore Payments to Doctors [July 15, 2008]
Akaka Questions Fed Chairman Bernanke on Bank Failures and Preditory Lending [July 15, 2008]
Statement on Senate Passage of Housing Bill [July 11, 2008]
Akaka, Feinstein and Kerry Urge Veterans Affairs Secretary to End Prohibition on Voter Registration [July 10, 2008]
Senate Passes Medicare Bill Including $15 Million For Hawaii Hospitals [July 9, 2008]
Statement on FISA Amendments Act [July 9, 2008]
Chairman Urges Reduction in Backlog of Veterans Disability Claims, Notes Progress [July 9, 2008]
Akaka Critical of Shortfalls in Health Care for Immigrants in Detention [July 3, 2008]
Comments on Proposal to Allow Loaded Firearms in Parks Due July 30, 2008 [July 3, 2008]