|
|
KHON2 News: Hawaii's Delegation is Cautious on Plans to Stimulate Economy
September 24, 2008
By Gina Mangieri
As Congress considers how to respond, Hawaii's delegation says they're being cautious, but that they must plan to stimulate Hawaii's economy.
Hawaii's senators and representatives in Washington say they don't want to hand over a check for $700 billion with no strings attached.
The president wants a deal now, but many in congress say it will take time to craft it right.
Representative Mazie Hirono says, "We're not going to rush into this. we're going to make sure that we work quickly but carefully."
How quickly remains to be seen -- and Hawaii's delegation acknowledges what's a stake.
"If we cannot find a solution ,there is a risk that families and businesses may not be able to access the credit they need," says Akaka.
"That small businesses, consumer credit, student loans even, that those are going to be frozen. And it does affect all of us if we don't address this," says Hirono.
One Hawaii leader says taxpayers should get more of a chance to weigh in on what will be one of their biggest investments estimated at 10 thousand dollars per american household..
Representative Neil Abercrombie says, "It may or may not be done this week. we then want to take that package, digest it, go home, present it to the public."
"they had enough time to try to destroy the economy, so we ought to take enough time to put it back together again."
So what exactly does Hawaii's delegation want to see in the final package? Strong oversight, taxpayer equity & ceo pay restrictions are on the table. Many want to see it benefit main street -- not just wall street.
Akaka says, "We must work together to develop a solution that is fair, includes oversight and accountability, and helps working families keep their homes."
Then what? They're also working on an economic and job stimulus package that includes 42 million dollars in "ready to go" infrastructure projects hawaii could roll out within 90 days -- things like bridge replacement & painting, road construction and maintenance statewide.
"It's meant to get in there really quickly and produce jobs."
-END-
Year: [2008] , 2007 , 2006
September 2008
- Associated Press: Hawaii delegation requests review of denied medal [September 30, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Hawaii delegation joins move to review slain Marine's award [September 30, 2008]
- Washington Post: Effort to Skirt Contracting Rules Unnerves Federal Workers [September 30, 2008]
- Pacific Magazine: Veterans Administration To Pay For Veterans' Care In American Samoa [September 30, 2008]
- The Hill: Chambliss praises Akaka on singing skills, but says he and others can't carry a tune [September 30, 2008]
- BetaNews: Legislation looks to patch privacy protections at borders [September 29, 2008]
- Gannett News Service: Veterans to get more aid [September 28, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: VA Disability payments go up Dec. 1 [September 28, 2008]
- New York Times: House and Senate Differ Over Benefit Plan for Filipino Veterans [September 25, 2008]
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Isle Democrats weigh in on financial crisis [September 25, 2008]
- Washington Post: Benefits for Same-Sex Partners Focus of Senate Hearing [September 25, 2008]
- New York Blade: Feds oppose domestic partner benefits bill [September 24, 2008]
- KHON2 News: Hawaii's Delegation is Cautious on Plans to Stimulate Economy [September 24, 2008]
- KHNL NBC 8: Senator Akaka questions nation's top money officials [September 24, 2008]
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Filipino vets rally for full benefits
[September 24, 2008]
- Associated Press: Akaka warns against bailout without accountability [September 23, 2008]
- Associated Press: US House approves some Filipino veteran benefits [September 23, 2008]
- Federal Times: Senators raise doubts about DHS' stability during transition [September 23, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Delegation wants taxpayer safeguards in financial bailout [September 23, 2008]
- USA TODAY: VA to increase benefits for mild brain trauma [September 23, 2008]
- Hawaii Tribune-Herald (Hilo): Feds put up $2.5 million to fight DUI [September 22, 2008]
- New York Times: Action Is Sought to Ensure Timely Financing for V.A. [September 19, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Lawmakers push legislation to help World War II Filipino veterans [September 19, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: UH School of Social Work named after Myron 'Pinky' Thompson [September 19, 2008]
- Talk Radio News Service: Terrorists may target transition [September 19, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Hawaii awarded $5 million renewable energy grant [September 19, 2008]
- The Hill (Washington, D.C.): Measure would provide predictable care for vets [September 18, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Hawaii gets $2.5M grant to fight drunk driving [September 18, 2008]
- Military Times: VA benefits nominee would prep for change [September 18, 2008]
- Federal Times: Early nominations key in transition, execs say [September 17, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Defense bill authorizes spending $629.5 million in Hawai'i [September 17, 2008]
- Philippines Inquirer: Filipino Veterans Equity Bill in the House [September 16, 2008]
- Wall Street Journal: IRS Wants Free E-Filing [September 15, 2008]
- CongressDaily: Utah senator stalls 'plain language' bill [September 15, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Dems, GOP blame each other for Wall Street turmoil [September 15, 2008]
- KHNL NBC 8: Government funds study on vog's impact on children [September 12, 2008]
- Congressional Quarterly: House Clears Veterans' COLA, Passes Health Care Bill [September 11, 2008]
- Military Times: House lawmakers approve veterans COLA [September 11, 2008]
- Honolulu Advertiser: Ceremony marks 63rd anniversary of surrender [September 3, 2008]
- KGMB9: Mighty Mo Commemorates End of WWII
[September 2, 2008]
|
|