Hawaii doctors frustrated by pay setup, AMA chief says Oct 27, 2009
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, the Senate killed the bill with a procedural vote Tuesday ... Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, the Senate killed the bill with a procedural vote Tuesday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Micronesian plan extends as state explores options Oct 24, 2009
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka are pursuing similar language in the Senate reform bill ... Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka are pursuing similar language in the Senate reform bill. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama signs Akaka bill assuring timely funding for VA health care Oct 23, 2009
Daniel Akaka that aims to get services to veterans faster by stabilizing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which has been plagued by top-heavy bureaucracy and budget swings ... Daniel Akaka looks on as President Obama signs the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act today in the East Room of the White House. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama, colleagues honor Inouye for Senate milestone Oct 23, 2009
Daniel Akaka praised Inouye's dedication to public service. Only West Virginia Sen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Veterans' health care needs better planning Oct 23, 2009
Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "From now on, Veterans Health will get their budget one year in advance, and they will know how many doctors and nurses they can hire and what funds will be available for important long-term investments like (information technology).". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Akaka, Shinseki on hand as Obama signs VA funding bill Oct 23, 2009
Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, the Kauai native who is now Obama's Secretary of Veteran's Affairs ... Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, third from right, Sen ... Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, the Kauai native who is now Obama's Secretary of Veteran's Affairs. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
U.S. grants American Samoa $25M for tsunami cleanup Oct 21, 2009
Daniel Akaka says the grant will create temporary jobs helping residents rebuild homes and infrastructure, survey environmental damage and repair damaged buildings. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii Hit by Volcano's Toxic 'Vog' Oct 15, 2009
Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye have been able to secure some federal grants for protea growers like the Bayoas' crops. Those affected note the trade winds are blowing the vog towards Oahau, where the state legislature presides. (Fox News)
World embraces caring soul Oct 12, 2009
Daniel Akaka; U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Miguel Diaz; and others designated by President Barack Obama as the U.S. delegation to the event, including Steve Prokop, superintendent of the National Park Service, which maintains and administers Kalaupapa today ... Daniel Akaka; U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Miguel Diaz; and others designated by President Barack Obama as the U.S. delegation to the event, including Steve Prokop, superintendent of the National Park Service, which maintains and... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Switch from cost-of-living to locality pay could help federal workers in Hawaii Oct 9, 2009
Daniel Akaka, would shift such workers from cost-of-living adjustments to so-called locality pay, which is included in retirement calculations. An Akaka spokesman said workers' pay will not be reduced. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Akaka going to Rome for Damien canonization Oct 8, 2009
Daniel Akaka will travel to Rome to attend Sunday's canonization of Father Damien at the Vatican ... Daniel Akaka will travel to Rome to attend Sunday's canonization of Father Damien at the Vatican. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Congress reaches deal over retirement pay for federal workers' in Hawaii Oct 8, 2009
Congress reaches deal over retirement pay for federal workers' in Hawaii - Breaking - Starbulletin. Wednesday, October 07, 2009. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tsunami 'fury' brings death to the Samoas Oct 1, 2009
" Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, said he had been assured by retired general , head of the of Veterans Affairs, that the VA hospital on American Samoa will treat anyone in need, regardless of military service. Akaka said that FEMA officials told him they have no idea how many people are in need but that they are preparing to house, feed and care for the entire population 66,000 American Samoans. "Our government is helping people," Akaka said. "I think the response is very positive and quick and... (USA Today)
Tsunami's 'fury' of waves leave misery, death in the Samoas Oct 1, 2009
" Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, said he had been assured by retired general Eric Shinseki, head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, that the VA hospital on American Samoa will treat anyone in need, regardless of military service. Akaka said that FEMA officials told him they have no idea how many people are in need but that they are preparing to house, feed and care for the entire population 01808 8212; 66,000 American Samoans. "Our government is helping people," Akaka said. "I think the... (Florida Today)
Isle Filipinos fear for loved ones in Manila Sep 30, 2009
Daniel Akaka planned to make a speech on the Senate floor today in support of the recovery effort ... Daniel Akaka planned to make a speech on the Senate floor today in support of the recovery effort. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Donations aid storm victims Sep 30, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawai'i, urged people to help. "By now, most of us have seen the images of destruction and human suffering caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana in the Philippines," Akaka said in an e-mail statement. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Committee approves Nakakuni appointment as Hawaii U.S. Attorney Sep 25, 2009
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka said in a news release ... Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka said in a news release. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Isle health care law expected to endure Sep 18, 2009
Daniel Akaka and Sen. Daniel K. Inouye said an exemption already exists in another reform bill before the Senate and that they expect the provision will survive efforts to meld two efforts into a single piece of legislation. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Starting Point: Sept. 11 memorials & a missing bride-to-be Sep 15, 2009
The Starting Point: Sept. 11 memorials & a missing bride-to-be - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Mental health program to aid Guard, Reserves Sep 14, 2009
U.S. Sen Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said at a hearing at the Oahu Veterans Center in Salt Lake last month that more should be done to help families of returning National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers, MHA-H said ... U.S. Sen Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said at a hearing at the Oahu Veterans Center in Salt Lake last month that more should be done to help families of returning National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Senate passes travel industry office bill Sep 10, 2009
The Travel Promotion Act of 2009, co-sponsored by Hawaii senators Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, both Democrats, is aimed at promoting leisure, business and scholarly travel to the U.S., and is also seen as benefiting Hawaii tourism. The measure will also help better communicate U.S. entry policies to international visitors, according to a joint press release from Inouye s office. (Pacific Business News, HI)
HMSA hired lobbyist to seek stimulus cash Sep 9, 2009
Daniel Akaka and Rep. Patsy Mink, to set up meetings on Capitol Hill, and later, to follow program details, said HMSA Senior Vice President Cliff Cisco. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2 members of civil rights panel voice support for Akaka Bill Sep 2, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii ... Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pearl Harbor and other shipyards face review to ascertain readiness Sep 2, 2009
In July, Webb and seven other senators, including Hawaii Democrat Daniel Akaka, sent a letter to the GAO requesting the investigation ... In July, Webb and seven other senators, including Hawaii Democrat Daniel Akaka, sent a letter to the GAO requesting the investigation. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Akaka bill opposed by civil rights panel Aug 31, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawai'i, which has been revised several times, say the legislation goes against the American principle of equality and opens doors to discrimination on the basis of race. In 2006, the Civil Rights Commission and the Justice Department under President George W. Bush took similar stands against the Akaka bill. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Staffers, Lawmakers Say Goodbye to Kennedy Aug 30, 2009
Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt. Reps. (Roll Call)
VA ends Gulf War illness research contract with Akaka's influence Aug 27, 2009
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel Akaka, a Democrat from Hawaii, has been pushing to end the sole-source contract with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Money for the contract was added to a 2005 spending bill by Republican Sen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
State must find money to secure hospitals grant Aug 27, 2009
Daniel Akaka rightly has sounded the alarm bell about this, because time to secure the federal match is ticking away. Hospital administrators have said the total is still not enough to fully cover their losses, but receiving none would deal them a dire financial blow. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Akaka says help needed for families of war vets Aug 27, 2009
Daniel Akaka said yesterday ... Daniel Akaka fielded ideas on how to help veterans returning from war. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bookman: The biggest Kennedy of them all Aug 27, 2009
He and others like him, ie, Robert Byrd, Daniel Inouye, Ted Stevens, Strom Thurmond, Arlen Spector, Daniel Akaka, Frank Lautenberg and John Warner all should have been gone years ago. If only we had term limits, we could get some new blood into this august organization and perhaps some new ideas on how they could best serve us. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
HPD's expanded crime lab opens Aug 27, 2009
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka attended the dedication and open house of the crime lab, as outgoing Police Chief Boisse Correa accompanied them on a tour of the new facility ... " The Honolulu Police Department's new $13.8 million full-service, state-of-the-art crime laboratory's most outstanding assets are its people, said supervisor Wayne Kimoto. JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARBULLETIN.COM Honolulu Police Chief Boisse Correa took U.S. Sens. Daniel Inouye, not visible, and Daniel Akaka and Mayor... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sen. Ted Kennedy dies of brain cancer Aug 26, 2009
Hawaii's other U.S. senator, Daniel Akaka, issued a statement that said: "Ted Kennedy was a dear dear friend. For years I sat next to him on the Senate floor. He was a passionate member of the U.S. Senate, always trying to help other people, especially those less fortunate. He envisioned a day when all American had access to quality education and health care. He joined me in Hawaii many times and I can't thank him enough for his work. He was the Lion of the Senate. My prayers are with his... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stimulus spending detailed Aug 26, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawai'i, used the hearing to ask Lingle to release state money that could help Hawai'i attract an additional $15 million in Medicaid dollars for hospitals that care for the poor ... Daniel Akaka, center, and Daniel Inouye, left, listened as Gov. Linda Lingle gave a report yesterday on the state's use of stimulus dollars. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Inouye likes stimulus report Aug 26, 2009
Daniel Akaka, who attended part of yesterday's hearing, questioned Lingle on whether she will be able to release state money for health care to enable Hawaii to receive matching federal dollars under a program that would benefit a greater number of Medicaid recipients ... Daniel Inouye, left, and Daniel Akaka shook hands yesterday before Akaka left a hearing held by Inouye at the state Capitol ... Daniel Akaka, who attended part of yesterday's hearing, questioned Lingle on whether she will be... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Inouye parries Obama on jets Aug 25, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, backed the plane ... Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, backed the plane. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
DOING THE MONEY TALK Aug 25, 2009
Daniel Akaka, center, and Sen. Daniel Inouye, chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, on the state's spending of stimulus dollars. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Contact your lawmakers (190) Aug 24, 2009
Contact us: 1-808-245-3681. Latest Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2009. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
HAWAII'S STATEHOOD: THE AFTERMATH Aug 23, 2009
Posted on: Saturday, August 22, 2009. Hawaii marks 50 years of statehood with conference. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Homeless vets' aid vowed Aug 23, 2009
" He assumed the head of VA, which serves 23.4 million veterans, seven months ago. Shinseki and Hawaii's U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, spent Thursday meeting with veterans on Kauai and the Big Island, touring the clinics on both islands. There are 118,000 veterans living in the islands, and the VA spent $384 million here last year. Shinseki said Akaka and his colleagues have consistently appropriated more than what the administration has asked since... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii remembers the past, looks to the future Aug 23, 2009
Daniel Akaka becomes law ... Daniel Akaka becomes law. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii marks 50 years of statehood with conference Aug 23, 2009
Posted on: Saturday, August 22, 2009. Hawaii commemorates 50th year of statehood with a look to the future. (Honolulu Advertiser)
TOMORROW'S NEWS Shinseki, Akaka discuss clinic plans with Kauai vets Aug 23, 2009
Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, in a meeting Thursday morning with a small room full of local veterans at the Kaua i Veterans Center on Kapule Highway in Lihu e.. You can t describe the feeling of flying into the island, said the Kaua i-born Shinseki, a former Army general who was appointed by President Barack Obama shortly after November s election to join his cabinet and head up the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus tours isle Aug 22, 2009
Daniel Akaka and Dan Inouye, U.S. Rep ... Daniel Akaka and Dan Inouye, U.S. Rep. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Peace institutes realize vision Aug 21, 2009
Daniel Akaka, who took Matsunaga's Senate seat after his death at 73, said: "Sparky took a huge step forward in establishing a process for peace, not only for the benefit of America but also the world. In a time of world tension, he was the guy pushing for peace. He observed that we have all these military academies dedicated to training forces for battle, and asked, what about an academy for peaceful purposes? That was his idea.". efforts paid off. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Low-key party planned for Hawaii's big 5-0 Aug 21, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, is in the works that would create a process for Native Hawaiian self-governance. At least 30 Hawaiian sovereignty groups represent 30,000 Native Hawaiians, said Don Cataluna, a trustee of the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs and a member of the Statehood Commission. (USA Today)
A call for action, not studies Aug 20, 2009
Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and George Voinovich (R-Ohio) to discuss the multisector acquisition workforce. I am encouraged by the long-overdue recognition of the important role of acquisition in President Barack Obamas March 4 contracting memo, which has helped tremendously to focus attention on the workforce. (FCW.com)
Senate needs Hawaii input on health care Aug 20, 2009
Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel Akaka have not followed suit now that the issue is a live topic for the Senate ... Daniel Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye by e-mail through the "contact" links on the Web ( or ); or by phone: Akaka at 522-8970; and Inouye at 541-2542. (Honolulu Advertiser)
KIUC trend is towards reliability Aug 19, 2009
Daniel Akaka of Hawai i, visited the Capitol, the Smithsonian Museum, the Marine Corps Monument, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the Pentagon Memorial, and the Arlington National Cemetery. KIUC Board Chair Teofilo Phil Tacbian said one of the most important things KIUC does is work with lawmakers and government officials. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
No Hawaii town halls planned in August for health care reform Aug 19, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawai'i, said his boss already has scheduled hearings on veterans affairs during the break and decided not to squeeze in health care this time. "In light of the limited time, he decided against town hall meetings this time," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Plenty of aloha for Inouye at KPT Aug 17, 2009
Daniel Akaka, Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona, Hawai'i Public Housing Authority executive director Chad Taniguchi and others. "It means a lot for everyone to have Sen. Inouye visit because he played such a major role in the development of these buildings and because he is so highly regarded in the Samoan community," said Robert Faleafine, president of Realty Laua, which manages the property. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Some Hawaiian activists reject statehood, saying it's a 'crime' Aug 11, 2009
Daniel Akaka, passed by both houses of Congress, and signed by then President Clinton acknowledged "that the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii occurred with the active participation of agents and citizens of the United States and ... that the Native Hawaiian people never directly relinquished to the United States their claims to their inherent sovereignty as a people over their national lands, either through the Kingdom of Hawaii or through a plebiscite or referendum.". Though the resolution... (Honolulu Advertiser)
FDIC Proposals on Banks Buys Draw Fire as Comments End Aug 11, 2009
Three U.S. Senators -- Susan Collins, Carl Levin and Daniel Akaka -- have urged the FDIC to strengthen its policy related to use of offshore structures. In its letter on Monday, Lone Star, which has invested more than $60 billion in buying nonperforming loans and related securities from financial institutions, also highlighted a proposal dealing with the type of deal structures that can be used in bank takeovers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Recess for Your Wallet Aug 10, 2009
Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii). The bill would create (in the Department of the Interior) the United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations. (Human Events Online)
Obama backs Native Hawaiian self-governance bill Aug 8, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawai'i, that would set up a process for Native Hawaiian autonomy within the state and federal systems. "The Department of Justice strongly supports the core policy goals of this bill, and I am pleased to testify on this historic legislation," Hirsch said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New government for Native Hawaiians gains support Aug 7, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, noted that it's the 10th time the committee has met to consider the issue. The hearing was for informational purposes only and no vote occurred. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New administration means new hope for Akaka Bill Aug 7, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, noted that it s the 10th time the committee has met to consider the issue ... Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, noted that it s the 10th time the committee has met to consider the issue. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Senators send letters in support of Kensington Aug 6, 2009
Murkowski; Begich; James Risch, R-Idaho; Sam Brownback, R-Kansas; Mike Crapo, R-Idaho; James Inhofe, R-Oklahoma; John Barrasso, R-Wyoming; Bob Bennett, R-Utah; Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming; John Thune, R-South Dakota; Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii; and Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
New GI bill offers college for free Aug 5, 2009
Daniel Akaka said he attended the University of Hawaii on the original GI Bill after his service in World War II. "The GI bill gave me the opportunity to build my life on the foundation of a quality education. It is one of the reasons I am a senator today." ... Daniel Akaka said he attended the University of Hawaii on the original GI Bill after his service in World War II. "The GI bill gave me the opportunity to build my life on the foundation of a quality education. It is one of the reasons I... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Vets' families deserve caregiving support Jul 30, 2009
Daniel Akaka, deserves further discussion. In addition to training, it would give primary caregivers health care benefits and stipends. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Senate honors Hawaii's 50 years of statehood Jul 29, 2009
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, that would create a process for Native Hawaiian self-governance. And that was touched on Tuesday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii senators introduce statehood resolution Jul 29, 2009
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka have introduced a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Hawaii attaining statehood ... Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka have introduced a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Hawaii attaining statehood. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii senators help defeat concealed-gun bill Jul 23, 2009
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka were among the 39 senators who opposed the measure Wednesday. Fifty-eight senators voted in favor of the provision, but 60 votes were needed for passage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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IT costs central to Real ID, PASS ID debate Jul 18, 2009
Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), the PASS ID Acts sponsor, said states cant afford the $4 billion it would take to comply with the Real ID Act. Some of the data systems do not yet exist because so many states have balked at the high costs and privacy implications of creating such a system, Akaka said. (FCW.com)
HECO gets $750,000 in stimulus money for wind-energy projects Jul 16, 2009
Daniel Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye said today in a news release. The award, from the U.S. Department of Energy, will support HECO's Hawaii Utility Integration Initiatives. (Honolulu Advertiser)
