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Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Unanimously Approves Dr. James Peake to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs

December 13, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs unanimously approved the nomination of Dr. James Peake to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Peake testified before the Committee on December 5, 2007.

"Today the Committee took a major step towards ensuring permanent leadership at VA. I look forward to prompt Senate action on this important nomination," said Senator Akaka. Senator Akaka noted that he was gratified by Dr. Peake's cooperation and candor in answering the Committee's questions.

Dr. Peake's nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

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December 2007

Senate Democratic Committee Members Urge President to Honor Appropriation and Fully Fund Veterans Department [December 21, 2007]
Inouye and Akaka say Omnibus Funding Bill Provides $845 Million for Hawaii-Related Projects [December 20, 2007]
Congress Provides $7.5 Million for Hawaii Hospitals That Care For Medicare and Uninsured Patients [December 19, 2007]
Senate Passes Compensation Reform for Blinded Veterans [December 18, 2007]
Senate Approves Akaka-Collins Bill to Protect Whistleblowers [December 17, 2007]
Akaka, Obama, Tester Seek Information on Apparent Failure to Investigate Rape Allegations Against Halliburton/KBR Employees in Iraq [December 14, 2007]
Democrats Discuss Passage of Bill to Aid Troops and Veterans [December 14, 2007]
Kennedy, Akaka Fight for the Workplace Rights of Veterans [December 13, 2007]
Akaka and Voinovich Examine the Establishment of Chief Management Officers in the Federal Government [December 13, 2007]
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Unanimously Approves Dr. James Peake to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs [December 13, 2007]
Confirmation Vote Tomorrow on Peake Nomination to Head VA [December 12, 2007]
Akaka Applauds Defense Bill Provisions for Wounded Warriors [December 12, 2007]
Akaka-Webb Tomb of the Unknowns Amendment Passes Conference [December 11, 2007]
Akaka Applauds Provisions Included in Defense Bill [December 7, 2007]
Akaka Applauds New Program for Veterans' Caregivers on Neighbor Islands and Rural Oahu [December 6, 2007]
Akaka Applauds Initiation of Programs for Families and Other Caregivers of Veterans [December 6, 2007]
Akaka Commends Hawaii Warrior Football Team on Senate Floor [December 5, 2007]
Akaka Holds Hearing on Nomination of Dr. James Peake to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs [December 5, 2007]