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Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI), met with veterans groups to discuss ways to ease the transition for servicemembers retuning from war. Akaka and Levin are determined to ensure our returning servicemembers receive medical care and other necessary services without bureaucratic headaches or gaps in coverage. Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI), met with veterans groups to discuss ways to ease the transition for servicemembers retuning from war. Akaka and Levin are determined to ensure our returning servicemembers receive medical care and other necessary services without bureaucratic headaches or gaps in coverage.
Senator Akaka and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann greet witnesses for the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management hearing on REAL ID. Mayor Hannemann also testified on REAL ID's impact on drivers' licensing procedures in Hawaii. Senator Akaka and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann greet witnesses for the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management hearing on REAL ID. Mayor Hannemann also testified on REAL ID's impact on drivers' licensing procedures in Hawaii.
Senator Akaka meets with former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki, US Army, Ret. to discuss the Go for Broke National Education Center’s plans for new education projects. Senator Akaka meets with former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki, US Army, Ret. to discuss the Go for Broke National Education Center’s plans for new education projects.
Senator Akaka announces a $3.5 billion increase over President Bush's Veterans Affairs budget proposal. Joining Senator Akaka are Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Also in attendance is Iraq War veteran and former Walter Reed outpatient Lt. Brady Van Engelen. Senator Akaka announces a $3.5 billion increase over President Bush's Veterans Affairs budget proposal. Joining Senator Akaka are Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Also in attendance is Iraq War veteran and former Walter Reed outpatient Lt. Brady Van Engelen.
Senator Akaka comments on the publication of Senator Akaka comments on the publication of "Nisei Linguists, Japanese Americans in the Military Intelligence Service during World War II." The event was attended by a number of AJA World War II veterans who served in the MIS.

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Senator Akaka meets with President-Elect Obama's intended nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, General Eric Shinseki. If confirmed, Gen. Shinseki would be the first person born in Hawaii to lead a Cabinet level department. Senator Akaka is Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee
Total: 4 photo(s)
Last Updated: December 10, 2008
 
Senator Akaka with Tiffany Polk, the Hawaii finalist, at Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. Tiffany, a senior student at Kahuku High and Intermediate School, will be attending Yale University in the fall of 2008 on a full scholarship. In the News
Total: 127 photo(s)
Last Updated: April 29, 2008
 
Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo presents Senator Akaka with the Order of the Golden Heart. As Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Akaka recently fought to secure passage of a bill which honors the service of Filipino Veterans who fought under U.S. command during World War II by restoring the benefits and recognition they were promised over half a century ago. Our Guests
Total: 4 photo(s)
Last Updated: June 23, 2008
 
Senator Akaka welcomes Barbara Favela to his office. Barbara's husband Steve, a Honolulu Police Officer, was tragically killed in the line of duty while protecting the President of the United States in a motorcade last year at Hickam Air Force Base. Accompanying Barabara are their children: Keahi (8), Kiana (6), Matthew (3) and Jacob (9 months). Sen. Akaka offered Barbara his sympathy for her loss, reminded her of the important and honorable work Steve did as a member of the Honolulu Police Department, and assured her that her husband will never be forgotten. Our Visitors
Total: 174 photo(s)
Last Updated: May 17, 2007
 
Press Photo (Color) U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka August 2006 Press Photos
Total: 4 photo(s)
Last Updated: September 12, 2006
 
 
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