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Alaska Federation of Natives to honor Chairman Akaka at annual convention Oct 18 2012
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Akaka, Collins, Feinstein, and Gillibrand release GAO report revealing serious challenges to agriculture inspection activities at U.S. ports of entry Oct 16 2012
"It is clear that more attention must be placed on agricultural inspection operations, specifically on ensuring that CBP has sufficient resources and the personnel needed to effectively defend our nation against harmful pests and disease," Akaka said.
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$300,000 grant from HUD to revitalize Kuhio Park public housing Oct 11 2012
"This project will help to improve quality of life for the residents of...the entire Kuhio Park community, by repairing aging buildings and increasing transportation and access to jobs," Akaka said.
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Hawaii Filipino Community Center 10th Anniversary Bayanihan Gala Dinner Oct 6 2012
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Senator Akaka gives final speech to the Native Hawaiian Convention Oct 5 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."