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Senator Akaka gives final speech to the Native Hawaiian Convention Oct 5 2012
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House passes bipartisan Whistleblower Protection bill Oct 1 2012
"Reforming whistleblower protections has been a priority of mine for years. Federal employees and the American people must feel confident that those with the courage to come forward to disclose wrongdoing will be protected."
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World Alzheimer's Action Day Sep 21 2012
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Indian Affairs committee favorably reports Kevin K. Washburn nomination Sep 20 2012
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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passes five bills Sep 20 2012
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Washington Post: A friend of feds last hearing; Akaka retiring Sep 19 2012
With a nod to his home state, Sen. Daniel K. Akaka opens every hearing with "Aloha."
Wednesday's session was a time for those attending the packed hearing he chaired to tell him: "A hui hou." -
Washington Post: 'Dirty bomb' threat at hospitals remains, GAO report says Sep 10 2012
"We must strengthen domestic radiological security requirements and accelerate efforts to secure all medical facilities with radiological materials," Akaka said.
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Training is offered for clergy to aid PTSD sufferers Aug 8 2012
More than 90 religious leaders from Oahu and Maui will gather at Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay for a first-ever workshop on helping service members suffering from PTSD. Sponsored by the Office of Sen. Daniel Akaka, the National Center for PTSD and Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System...
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Federal Times Op-Ed: Congress should stop targeting federal employees Mar 18 2012
Akaka: "We are failing to make needed investments in our nation's future if we attack, insult, and penalize federal workers and push them out of public service."