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  • Testimony on HR 2314 The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009
    Jun 11, 2009  - Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Hastings, and members of the Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to testify today on H.R. 2314, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, which provides a measure of justice for the indigenous, native people of the Hawaiian islands. I would like to be... More
  • President Obama Signs Land Bill That Includes Congresswoman Hirono’s Kalaupapa Memorial Act
    Mar 30, 2009  - WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Barack Obama today signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, H.R. 146, which includes Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono’s (D-Hawai‘i) Kalaupapa Memorial Act. The President invited Congresswoman Hirono and Hawai‘i Senator Daniel Akaka to attend the afternoon signin... More
  • Legislation Containing Congresswoman Hirono’s Kalaupapa Memorial Act is Cleared for the President’s Signature
    Mar 25, 2009  - WASHINGTON, D.C.—“I am proud to announce the passage of the Kalaupapa Memorial Act after years of hard work, perseverance, and patience by the people of Kalaupapa and Hawai‘i,” said Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i), following today’s approval of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 200... More
  • Hirono Reintroduces Kalaupapa Memorial Act
    Jan 12, 2009  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) reintroduced the Kalaupapa Memorial Act, H.R. 410, this past Friday. Although the bill passed the House in February 2008, it did not pass the Senate prior to the conclusion of the 110th Congress.  Fortunately, the language of the House-approved Kalaupapa Mem... More
  • $413,873 in Federal Funding for Nanaikapono Elementary School
    Sep 22, 2008  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai`i) today announced a $413,873 U.S. Department of Education grant for professional development programs and on-campus assistance at Nanaikapono Elementary School in Nanakuli, O`ahu. The funding will primarily be used for the professional development of the scho... More
  • $3.5 million in Native Hawaiian Education Grants
    Jun 30, 2008  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) today announced more than $3.5 million in grant funding from the Department of Education under the Education of Native Hawaiians Program.  These grants will support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Native Hawaiian Students,... More

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