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$3.35 Million In Akaka Projects Get Appropriations Committee Approval
Many Hawaii Health, Economic Development, and Education Programs To Benefit
July 20, 2006
Washington, D.C. - Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) is pleased to announce today a number of health, economic development, and education programs and projects have been approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senator Akaka was instrumental in securing funding for the following: - Arc of Hilo’s Client Support Services Facility planning and construction - $400,000
- University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Clinical Pharmacy Program and Applied Rural Science Program - $750,000
- Maui Economic Development Board for Lanai Women’s Initiative to promote women’s health - $100,000
- Kauai Economic Development Board Math and Science Education - $100,000
- Kauai Children’s Discovery Museum and Garden Island Arts Council Joint Venture for Visitor Center construction - $200,000
- Renovations for the Gregory House in Honolulu - $200,000
- Development of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Archives at the University of Hawaii - $100,000
- Excellence in Economic Education Act to improve economic and financial literacy in schools - $1.5 million
"I am pleased that we were successful in getting funding approval for all these programs and projects because they are essential in improving conditions for those who need it," stated Senator Akaka. "Many of these projects will result in giving a necessary boost for communities that have been waiting for financial help to continue contributing to the betterment of Hawaii, whether it be in education, health, or economic development."
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July 2006
- Senate Committee Approves Akaka Measures To Strengthen Disaster Response [July 27, 2006]
- Akaka Joins Colleagues In Pushing For Solutions To Combat Global Warming [July 20, 2006]
- $3.35 Million In Akaka Projects Get Appropriations Committee Approval [July 20, 2006]
- Senate Approves Akaka Provisions to Improve Dam Safety [July 19, 2006]
- IG Report Reveals Problems in Managing Care for Servicemembers with Brain Injuries [July 13, 2006]
- Akaka Praises Former Big Island Students as Prime Examples of Native Language Schools' Success [July 12, 2006]
- Hawaii Credit Unions Awarded Federal Funds, Announces Akaka [July 11, 2006]
- Four Agencies Team Up to Assess Hawaii's Dependence on Oil, Akaka Announces [July 10, 2006]
- Akaka Secures $1 Million for Hawaii Ethanol Project [July 3, 2006]
- Senator Akaka to Present Gold Medal of Remembrance to Daughters of Fallen Army Sgt. Eugene Williams [July 3, 2006]
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