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)
Alone in dark on furlough day No. 1 Oct 25, 2009
Daniel Inouye for becoming the third-longest-serving U.S. senator in history. He's one of the few left who can remember when laws were written on stone tablets. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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)
Byrd’s Back in Action Oct 24, 2009
Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), one of Byrd s closest Senate friends, was honored on the floor for becoming the third-longest-serving Senator. Byrd, who also serves as the President Pro Tem and is third in the line of succession to the presidency, turns 92 next month. (Roll Call)
Who's the Most Powerful Octogenarian in America? Oct 23, 2009
The 85-year-old Hawaiian Daniel Inouye leaps to No. 3 after gaining control of the powerful Senate appropriations committee. His predecessor and fellow Democrat Robert Byrd dropped to No. 10. (Slate)
Obama, colleagues honor Inouye for Senate milestone Oct 23, 2009
Daniel Inouye is receiving congratulations from the president and the entire U.S. Senate for becoming the third-longest-serving senator in the nation's history. President Obama called Inouye on Thursday, and the senator also was lauded by both his fellow Democrats and Republicans. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Remembering Dr. Richard Mickey McCleery Oct 22, 2009
Latest Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Remembering Dr. Richard Mickey McCleery. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Hawaii Sen. Inouye moves up in seniority Oct 22, 2009
Daniel Inouye becomes the third-longest-serving senator in U.S. history on Thursday, a landmark for the powerful lawmaker who has held a seat in Congress for as long as Hawaii has been a state. Inouye has been in office in the U.S. Senate for nearly 47 years. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Inouye Hits Senate Milestone Oct 22, 2009
Today, after serving nearly 47 years in the Senate, Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) becomes the third-longest-serving Senator in U.S. history, passing Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass. (Roll Call)
Read Bret's Political Grapevine Oct 17, 2009
But during the debate, Appropriations Committee Chairman Hawaii Democrat Daniel Inouye, insisted: "The operation and maintenance title is fully funded to meet the department's needs. There is no shortage.". Not So Fast. (Fox News)
Senate passes $29 million for Hawaii projects Oct 16, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii ... Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'How Much American Blood?': Byrd Blasts Proposal for Additional Afghan Troops Oct 15, 2009
Byrd's words put him at odds with another Senate Democratic old-timer, Appropriations Chairman Senator Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii. Senators at Odds Over Afghanistan. (ABC News)
Key Democrats Support Afghan Troop Increases Oct 15, 2009
Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) on Wednesday joined Intelligence Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif. in arguing that a troop increase is the best strategy for success in Afghanistan. (Roll Call)
Feds give Honolulu preliminary approval for rail Oct 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Feds OK Honolulu rail engineering plan Oct 13, 2009
Daniel Inouye announced Monday. This is a critical federal milestone and an important accomplishment in the development of Honolulu s Rail Transit Project, Inouye said in a statement. (Pacific Business News, HI)
FCC to Examine Network Connection Prices Oct 10, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, Genachowski said the FCC will issue a public notice within the next 30 days seeking comment on the "appropriate analytical framework" for examining the network pricing structure. Curbing the prices for the network connections is a top priority of Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), T-Mobile USA, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) and several smaller phone companies that claim they are being gouged by high connection prices from giants like Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and AT&T Inc. (T). (SmartMoney)
Hawaii Sen. Inouye going to Afghanistan to study war needs Oct 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Posted on: Wednesday, October 7, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Senate tries to put competition rules on earmark spending Oct 8, 2009
Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), chairman of the Appropriations Committee. This proposal applies the rules of the road equally to Congress and the president, Inouye said. (FCW.com)
Senate OKs $207M in Hawaii military spending Oct 7, 2009
Daniel Inouye said in a statement on Tuesday. The bill will go to a joint House-Senate conference and final approval by the House and Senate, before it heads to the White House. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Obama Will Make Up Own Mind on Afghanistan Oct 7, 2009
Daniel Inouye, Appropriations Chairman and Defense Subcommittee Chairman, D-Hawaii Sen. Thad Cochran, Appropriations Ranking Member and Defense Subcommittee Ranking, R-Miss. (CBS News)
Jobs vs. bottom line in mega military project Oct 6, 2009
Daniel Inouye, Abercrombie's fellow Hawaiian and influential member of the Senate, opposes the measure. The two chambers of Congress are now in conference hammering out the details of the 850-page defense bill, and a final version is expected by mid-October. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hawaii's Sen. Inouye defends earmarks for his home state Oct 5, 2009
Daniel Inouye, new chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, can attest to that as he shepherds through federal spending bills that are boons for Hawai'i but that deficit hawks have been attacking amid fierce debates over federal spending and spiking deficits ... Daniel Inouye is responsible for three of the five largest defense earmarks in the 2010 budget. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hoku's shares surge after Tianwei deal Oct 2, 2009
Daniel Inouye in announcing the grant. Isle firm to work with Lockheed Martin. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Medical association gets $750K grant to expand digital record keeping Oct 1, 2009
Daniel Inouye in announcing the grant. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Samoans in Hawaii are anxious over fate of families at home Oct 1, 2009
Daniel Inouye pledged to do what he could to marshal resources to help ... Daniel Inouye pledged to do what he could to marshal resources to help. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Senate clears stop-gap spending measure Oct 1, 2009
By approving the continuing resolution, lawmakers were avoiding a government shutdown that would be disruptive to hundreds of programs, Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) said. The House approved the same measure last week, and President Obama is expected to sign it Wednesday evening. (TheHill.com)
Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), $2,170,000. 35. (Albany Business Review, NY)
McCain Tries to Kill Additional C-17 Cargo Jets Sep 30, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, to add 10 unrequested C-17s to the U.S. fleet of the planes, raising its size to 223. McCain and the Pentagon say the Air Force already has plenty. (Newsmax)
$70M contract awarded for Big Island ordnance removal Sep 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stimulus funds devoted to Hawaii watershed restoration Sep 22, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii. The partnership received the federal funds through a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration coastal restoration grant, which in turn is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Honolulu Advertiser)
State lawmakers laud Hawaii senator for support Sep 13, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, this week in Washington, D.C. They cited Inouye's support of oil development in Alaska, the state's military and missile defense system, and his approval of reparations for Aleuts who, along with Japanese-Americans, were interred in camps during World War II.. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska lawmakers thank Hawaii senator Sep 11, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, this week in Washington, D.C. They cited Inouye's support of oil development in Alaska, the state's military and missile defense system, and his approval of reparations for Aleuts who, along with Japanese-Americans, were interred in camps during World War II. ... Daniel Inouye Day in Alaska. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Time for bickering is over' Sep 11, 2009
Daniel Inouye praised yesterday's speech for explaining the program in greater detail, such as the provision that will not require anyone to change coverage or doctors and another provision that would prohibit an insurance company from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions ... Daniel Inouye praised yesterday's speech for explaining the program in greater detail, such as the provision that will not require anyone to change coverage or doctors and another provision that would... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Senate subcommittee led by Inouye OKs 20% increase in Afghan funding Sep 10, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense, said Wednesday: "While we strongly concur with the administration that increased funding is needed to train and equip our Afghan army and police forces, it makes no sense to provide more funding than can be spent when other shortfalls exist.". Members of the subcommittee said the administration had agreed that the $7. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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)
Senate Follows Obama Plans to Cut Weapons Systems Sep 10, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, is an F-22 supporter. But he yielded to Obama, who easily prevailed when the Senate voted during debate on a defense policy bill in July to kill the plane. (Newsmax)
Pipeline project sees stimulus funds Sep 9, 2009
Daniel Inouyes Kauai liaison, are joined by Dustin Moises of the Department of Water, Ralph Cushnie of Cushnie Construction, and Leland Kahawai, chair of the Department of Water Board, as they celebrate the start of the pipeline replacement project in the Lihue area ... Daniel Inouye in the release. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
This day in history Sep 7, 2009
Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) is 85. Jazz musician Sonny Rollins is 79. (Boston Globe)
Disability nonprofits unite for sustainability Sep 5, 2009
Daniel Inouye, and Matty Yoshioka of the Kauai Economic Development Board during the luau celebrating the merger of the Arc of Kauai and Easter Seals Hawaii, Tuesday evening at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kikiaola Phase I blessed Sep 3, 2009
Daniel Inouye s Honolulu office said the senator regretted not being able to be present in person, but the death of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy necessitated him having to remain at his Honolulu office. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Inouyes rep sees fruits of federal grant Sep 2, 2009
Daniel Inouye, to stop and visit with Ele ele School staff and other community volunteers last Wednesday. I didn t think we could get any grants, said Sarah Styan, one of the Ele ele School mothers. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Alexis Lum, former state adjutant general, dies Sep 1, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lighting the spark of innovation (215) Aug 31, 2009
Daniel Inouye, who was scheduled to be honored during the opening show Wednesday, said of Baptiste. They are his ho okupu for the next generation with which will light the spark for future innovation and inspiration. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Follow the flow of cash and trash Aug 30, 2009
Daniel Inouye after his hearing on how Hawai'i is spending federal stimulus money: "I leave this place 'up.' I feel good." The man can still handle a James Brown tune, can't he. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kennedy embodied bygone era of bipartisan dealing Aug 28, 2009
Senate Chairman Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, seated at center, talks with fellow committee members Rep. Peter Rodino, D-N.J. and House Committee Chariman Lee Hamilton, D-Ind. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Inouye, Kennedy had many bonds Aug 28, 2009
Daniel Inouye talks about Ted Kennedy, it carries much history ... Daniel Inouye talks about Ted Kennedy, it carries much history ... Daniel Inouye recalled his friend and colleague Edward Kennedy during a news conference yesterday at Inouyes Honolulu office. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Aloha Air Cargo restructures; looks to Mainland, Asia Aug 27, 2009
5 million sale of the cargo unit to Seattle-based was approved in bankruptcy court May 12 that same year, a sale aided by Hawaii s senior U.S. senator, Daniel Inouye. Three days later, Aloha Air Cargo received federal authority to operate as an independent airline. (Pacific Business News, HI)
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)
More of this story Aug 27, 2009
Daniel Inouye of Hawai i was largely responsible for lobbying and acquiring funds for the much-needed project. There was, however, one thing that, according to local fishermen present at the meeting, is stirring a lot of problems a missing finger. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
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)
Inouye likes stimulus report Aug 26, 2009
Daniel Inouye came to Honolulu asking for a status report ... Daniel Inouye came to Honolulu asking for a status report ... Daniel Inouye, left, and Daniel Akaka shook hands yesterday before Akaka left a hearing held by Inouye at the state Capitol. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sen. Ted Kennedy dies of brain cancer Aug 26, 2009
Daniel Inouye as the second most-senior member of the Senate, behind Robert Byrd of West Virginia. "America lost a great patriot and a great leader. I lost a good friend. America mourns Ted Kennedy's passing," Inouye said in a statement early Wednesday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Inouye parries Obama on jets Aug 25, 2009
Hawaii's powerful U.S. senator, Daniel Inouye, breaks ranks with the Obama administration over the F-22 and other key defense spending issues ... Daniel Inouye, one of Capitol Hill's most powerful politicians by dint of his chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is bucking President Barack Obama on two high-profile spending controversies ... Daniel Inouye, one of Capitol Hill's most powerful politicians by dint of his chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is bucking... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
State of confusion wasn't unnoticed Aug 23, 2009
Daniel Inouye is giving speeches declaring himself the king of earmarks in Congress. He's come such a long way. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui supercomputing center gets huge boost Aug 23, 2009
Daniel Inouye spoke at the dedication and shortly afterward at the rededication of Akimeka's Joint Information Technology Center across the street at Maui Research ology Park. Inouye helped find the funds that inaugurated the much-smaller supercomputer that launched the computing center in 1992. (Honolulu Advertiser)
50 become new citizens to mark Hawaii statehood Aug 22, 2009
Daniel Inouye, Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona and U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright, also coincided with the state's 50th anniversary ... Daniel Inouye, Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona and U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright, also coincided with the state's 50th anniversary. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Peace institutes realize vision Aug 21, 2009
Daniel Inouye lauded Matsunaga for "many years advocating for the nonviolent resolution of conflict and the promotion of world peace.". U.S. Sen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Research ship gets Inouye's praise Aug 17, 2009
Daniel Inouye commented after touring a unique ship in the Navy's research fleet at the University of Hawaii marine center ... Daniel Inouye commented after touring a unique ship in the Navy's research fleet at the University of Hawaii marine center. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Stimulus funds boost rail transit engineering Aug 15, 2009
Daniel Inouye said yesterday in a news release ... Daniel Inouye said yesterday in a news release. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Young Oak Kim Aug 12, 2009
Senator Daniel Inouye, who won the Congressional Medal of Honor as member of the 442nd, said he knew of Kim while the regiment was still in basic training. "There was one name that always commanded attention and respect: Captain Kim's. He was a bonafide hero of the 100th Infantry Battalion," Inouye told the Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 2006. (Suite101.com)
Inouye plays wait and see Aug 7, 2009
Daniel Inouye has remained mostly silent on the issue, his representatives said Tuesday. Lori Hamamoto, Inouye s press secretary for national and international issues, and Ronald Sakoda, the senator s Kaua i field representative, said in an interview at The Garden Island office that Inouye has yet to make up his mind. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Methamphetamine Aug 6, 2009
Daniel Inouye, more money for prevention was secured and the strategy appears to be working. The data are not totally in yet, but the use of ice, according to law enforcement and drug treatment experts, is on the decline. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Christopher Hitchens' Faith in Humanity Temporarily Restored by Japanese Festival Aug 5, 2009
Daniel Inouye lost an arm fighting in the Pacific. He lost the limb while fighting in Italy. (Slate)
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)
It's getting crowded on the USS Ainokea Jul 26, 2009
Daniel Inouye said the governor should drop her layoff plans because state unions have given enough. They've given enough to his campaign, anyway. (Honolulu Advertiser)
