Schools seek to swap training days to keep classes going for students Oct 23, 2009
Neil Abercrombie announced yesterday he had met with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in hopes of finding money to restore furlough days ... Neil Abercrombie announced yesterday he had met with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in hopes of finding money to restore furlough days. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lawsuits aim to block Hawaii's school furlough days Oct 23, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, said he has met with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan about whether federal stimulus money might be used to pay for some of the classroom instruction time lost to furloughs. State lawmakers have already included federal stimulus money meant for education in the two-year budget approved last session but now out of balance because of declining state tax collections. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Health calendar Oct 23, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, (D-Hawaii), with dinner, wine bar, entertainment and silent auction; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Hawaii State Art Museum; $100; presale and purchase at the door available; 592-9022. PET FIRST AID FOR DOGS AND CATS, workshop on dealing with emergencies and injuries in dogs and cats, including choking pets, rescue breathing and CPR; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 27; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $60; register, 739-8132. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Abercrombie says stimulus money could help keep Isle schools open Oct 22, 2009
Congressman Neil Abercrombie said today he has enlisted the aid of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to help Hawaii schools find ways to avoid cutting instructional days because of furloughs. "Hawaii is in the midst of an acute education crisis," Abercrombie said in a statement released by his office. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lawmakers launch PAC to push for college football playoff Oct 20, 2009
Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. (TheHill.com)
Clamor for state's No. 2 post bewilders Oct 18, 2009
Bring LG candidates to the governor's debate to answer the only question that matters: Who can keep a straight face in the background while Mufi Hannemann and Neil Abercrombie talk. Legislators said Lingle administration layoffs in the state film office have "no defensible rationale." Interesting choice of words from folks who took 36 percent pay raises for themselves while fellow public workers faced furloughs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
State Sen. Bunda to run for lieutenant governor Oct 15, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, who has announced for governor, and Mayor Mufi Hannemann, who has formed an exploratory committee to run for governor in the Democratic primary ... Neil Abercrombie, who has announced for governor, and Mayor Mufi Hannemann, who has formed an exploratory committee to run for governor in the Democratic primary. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
House rejects job strings for Guam base Oct 9, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, who's running for governor in Hawaii, offered the proposals in a bid to help his state's struggling construction industry. The House adopted them in its version of. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Abercrombie's Guam provisions could be boost for Isle construction industry Oct 8, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, that would strip away some incentives for bringing foreign workers to Guam, while establishing greater federal oversight of the massive project there. The transfer of 8,000 Marines and their estimated 9,000 family members from Okinawa to Guam is scheduled to begin next year with work on infrastructure. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Congress reaches deal over retirement pay for federal workers' in Hawaii Oct 8, 2009
Neil Abercrombie said today House and Senate negotiators reached agreement on the $700 billion 2010 National Defense Authorization Act that will allow federal workers in Hawaii, Alaska and the territories to use "locality pay" when computing their retirement benefits ... Neil Abercrombie said today House and Senate negotiators reached agreement on the $700 billion 2010 National Defense Authorization Act that will allow federal workers in Hawaii, Alaska and the territories to use "locality pay"... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama faces jet engine discord Oct 6, 2009
Neil Abercrombie is continuing to prod fellow House members to support an alternative engine for the new F-35 jet fighter ... Neil Abercrombie is continuing to prod fellow House members to support an alternative engine for the new F-35 jet fighter. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HBO, Oceanic Time Warner Cable and the City & County of Honolulu Present the Honolulu Film Premiere of BY THE PEOPLE: THE ELECTION OF BARACK OBAMA Free to the Public at the Waikiki Shell Oct 6, 2009
The film includes footage shot in Honolulu and interviews with several Hawaii residents, including, Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Bobby Titcomb and the President's sister and brother-in-law, Drs. Maya Soetoro-Ng and Konrad Ng. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jobs vs. bottom line in mega military project Oct 6, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, inserted a provision in the 2010 defense appropriations bill to require 70 percent of the project jobs go to residents of Guam or the U.S. proper ... Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, hassparkeddebate in Washington by proposing that70 percent of the expected 20,000 militaryconstruction jobs in Guam's build-upbe reserved for American citizens, and wages be dramatically increased. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hawaii's Sen. Inouye defends earmarks for his home state Oct 5, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, with $111. 4 million. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bolstering voter turnout Oct 1, 2009
Congressman Neil Abercrombie, a Democrat, represents the 1st District of Hawai i.. Related headlines. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
House pushes for audit of Fed Sep 26, 2009
Neil Abercrombie and Rep. Jeb Hensarling, an outspoken conservative from Texas. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Sep 22, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper amid losing skid Sep 22, 2009
By CHRIS DUNCAN, AP Sports Writer. Tuesday, September 22, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Davis calls energy crisis over Sep 22, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Sep 22, 2009
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Lots of celebs at Dolphins' home opener Sep 22, 2009
By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer. Monday, September 21, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Investors consider stock market bandwagon Sep 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The stock market's powerful climb from its March low is converting skeptics into believers and leaving many investors wondering if it's too late to jump in. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Man's coughing solved after plastic removal Sep 22, 2009
NC doctor removes plastic fragment lodged in lung. Article:NC doctor removes plastic fragment lodged in lung:/n/a/2009/09/17/national/a112353D79. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Skies clear for no. 1 film `Chance of Meatballs' Sep 22, 2009
Skies clear for no. 1 film `Chance of Meatballs. Skies clear for no. 1 film `Chance of Meatballs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Sep 22, 2009
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In Afghan debate, Obama sees little resistance Sep 22, 2009
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High labor costs would keep jobs American Sep 21, 2009
Neil Abercrombie has discovered a lifeline for his state's struggling construction industry - and a potential boost in his campaign for governor ... Neil Abercrombie has discovered a lifeline for his state's struggling construction industry - and a potential boost in his campaign for governor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bill targets business credit card abuse Sep 19, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, and three other House members. There is also a Senate companion bill. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Abercrombie meeting with Hawaii Health Reform Task Force in videoconference Sep 17, 2009
Neil Abercrombie will meet with his Hawaii Health Reform Task Force in a videoconference tomorrow at 9 a.m. He will be joined in Washington, D.C., by Mike Hash, senior adviser in the White House Office of Health Reform, to discuss the status of President Obama's health care initiative with the task force and hear the members' feedback. Abercrombie's Hawaii Health Reform Task Force includes. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Association to honor Abercrombie Sep 13, 2009
Neil Abercrombie will be honored by the National Guard Association today for focusing congressional attention on the impact the Iraq war has had on the readiness of the nation's Reserve force and its family ... Neil Abercrombie will be honored by the National Guard Association today for focusing congressional attention on the impact the Iraq war has had on the readiness of the nation's Reserve force and its family. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'Time for bickering is over' Sep 11, 2009
Neil Abercrombie said the president outlined a "clear vision of where we are going" and addressed the cynicism and skepticism behind much of the opposition to the proposal ... Neil Abercrombie said the president outlined a "clear vision of where we are going" and addressed the cynicism and skepticism behind much of the opposition to the proposal. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Abercrombie to hold live satellite conference following Obama's health care speech Sep 9, 2009
Neil Abercrombie will hold a live news conference via satellite tomorrow following President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress on health care reform. The 30-minute news conference will begin at 4 p.m. Hawaii time. (Honolulu Advertiser)
INSIDE WASHINGTON: A lawmaker's long reach Sep 6, 2009
Neil Abercrombie wants to legislate high wages for a massive construction project in the federal territory of Guam, restrict the ability of foreigners to get those jobs and hope Hawaii residents, although 3,800 miles away, will flock there for the work. One official estimate says that would add 10 billion to the project's cost, doubling its price tag. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
WWII vets mark Japan's surrender aboard battleship Sep 3, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, and Ret ... Neil Abercrombie told those gathered it's fitting that the battleship - now known as the Battleship Missouri Memorial - is docked just a few hundred yards from the memorial for the USS Arizona. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Ceremony marking end of World War II held on USS Missouri Sep 3, 2009
Neil Abercrombie told those gathered it s fitting that the battleship now known as the Battleship Missouri Memorial is docked just a few hundred yards from the memorial for the USS Arizona ... Neil Abercrombie told those gathered it s fitting that the battleship now known as the Battleship Missouri Memorial is docked just a few hundred yards from the memorial for the USS Arizona. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Anniversary of WWII's End Observed at Pearl Harbor Sep 3, 2009
Neil Abercrombie told the crowd it was fitting for the Missouri to be moored Wednesday just a few hundred yards from the USS Arizona, which sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that drew the U.S. into the war. Pearl Harbor attack survivor Delton E. Walling says the anniversary was a solemn occasion. (Newsmax)
USS Missouri to get shipyard makeover at Pearl Sep 2, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, and Ret. Lt. Gen. Wallace Chip Gregson, newly sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Defense, are scheduled to speak at the event. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor’s ‘Mighty Mo,’ to be repaired Aug 31, 2009
US Representative Neil Abercrombie, Democrat of Hawaii, and Retired Lieutenant General Wallace Chip Gregson, newly sworn in as assistant secretary of defense, are scheduled to speak at the event. At least 20 World War II veterans are expected to attend, including 89-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor Edward F. Borucki of Southampton, Mass. (Boston Globe)
Health plan faces legal challenge Aug 30, 2009
Neil Abercrombie has included an amendment in the House health care reform bill to reinstate Medicaid benefits for compact migrants totaling about $15 million a year ... Neil Abercrombie has included an amendment in the House health care reform bill to reinstate Medicaid benefits for compact migrants totaling about $15 million a year. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'Time running out' for Micronesians Aug 27, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, results in federal money to help dialysis and chemotherapy patients from the Pacific Islands. "Delay this and save these lives and allow the federal government to work on a long-term solution," Mizuno said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus tours isle Aug 22, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, Gov. Linda Lingle and Mayor Mufi Hannemann, and laid a wreath on the battleship USS Arizona before he leaves tomorrow. Mabus had lunch aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon yesterday and will visit with Marines at Kaneohe Bay today. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
City criticized for not revealing potential shortfall in rail funding Aug 22, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, yesterday said he is worried about the apparent lack of transparency. Abercrombie said he fears that opponents will have an opportunity to kill the rail project because of the way it is being managed. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Governors resist Reserve plan Aug 22, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, a Democratic candidate for governor, said he "absolutely supports" the position taken by the governors association ... Neil Abercrombie, a Democratic candidate for governor, said he "absolutely supports" the position taken by the governors association. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
DUELING TRANSIT PRESS CONFERENCES Aug 21, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, (D-Hawaii), said today that he is worried about the apparent lack of transparency in the running of the rail project. Abercrombie said he fears that opponents will have an opportunity to kill the rail project because of the way it is being managed. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Senate needs Hawaii input on health care Aug 20, 2009
Neil Abercrombie and Mazie Hirono held public events on the reforms earlier, before the House committees voted on proposals. But U.S. Sens. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Statehood gallery Aug 20, 2009
Neil Abercrombie was upward bound, campaigning for what would be an eight-year stint in the state Senate. He was joined by campaign worker Barbara Saromines in his eye-catching sign-waving campaign. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
No Hawaii town halls planned in August for health care reform Aug 19, 2009
Neil Abercrombie and Mazie Hirono, both D-Hawai'i, each held two town hall sessions earlier this summer. Congress traditionally takes a one-month recess in August, with elected officials heading home to meet with constituents. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Abercrombie can't transfer funds to campaign for Hawaii governor Aug 13, 2009
Neil Abercrombie's race for the governor's office suffered a setback yesterday when a state commission ruled the veteran congressman cannot transfer more than $900,000 from his federal campaign fund to his gubernatorial campaign. Abercrombie's campaign staff called the decision unfair because it benefits politicians in state and city government who are allowed to use funds left over from their previous races. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Commission rejects Abercrombie bid to transfer funds Aug 12, 2009
Congressman Neil Abercrombie will not be allowed to transfer about $900,000 from his federal campaign to his gubernatorial run ... Congressman Neil Abercrombie will not be allowed to transfer about $900,000 from his federal campaign to his gubernatorial run. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE |Aug. 10 Aug 11, 2009
Neil Abercrombie has introduced a resolution commemorating this historic anniversary. Let us all celebrate their statehood and contributions to America. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
State preservation division admits criticisms are correct Aug 10, 2009
Neil Abercrombie asked the park service to write and approve the report as rapidly as possible, citing concern that Hawaii's cultural and historical resources are not being adequately protected and that the division is not performing its duties in a timely manner ... Neil Abercrombie asked the park service to write and approve the report as rapidly as possible, citing concern that Hawaii's cultural and historical resources are not being adequately protected and that the division is not... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Preservation unit under probe Aug 7, 2009
Neil Abercrombie said yesterday ... Neil Abercrombie said yesterday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hanabusa readies run for Abercrombie's seat Aug 7, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, who is running for governor ... Neil Abercrombie, who is running for governor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
New GI bill offers college for free Aug 5, 2009
Neil Abercrombie said that under the program the participating private school agrees to contribute up to 50 percent of the difference, and the federal government will pay the other 50 percent ... Neil Abercrombie said that under the program the participating private school agrees to contribute up to 50 percent of the difference, and the federal government will pay the other 50 percent. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hannemann leads political fundraising Aug 2, 2009
Neil Abercrombie could have $1 ... Neil Abercrombie could have $1. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hannemann ahead in fundraising for Hawaii governor's race Aug 2, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, who brought in $486,000 since he announced his campaign in March. The state campaign-finance reports for the first half of the year provide the first measure of fundraising strength between Hannemann and Abercrombie, who could face each other in the Democratic primary next year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii campaign fundraising totals released Aug 1, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, who announced his campaign in March, raised $486,000. The congressman has asked the state Campaign Spending Commission to allow him to transfer nearly $1 million from his federal campaign account to his governor's campaign, which would put him on more even footing with Hannemann in a potential Democratic primary. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Potential gubernatorial rivals raise more than $1 million Aug 1, 2009
Neil Abercrombie has said he definitely will run for governor ... Neil Abercrombie has said he definitely will run for governor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Probe urged of battle that killed Hawaii man Jul 29, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, yesterday said he fully supports David Brostrom's "insistence on a full accounting of the events in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13, 2008.". Abercrombie added that the U.S. owes it to the Brostroms and members of the armed forces "to find out the truth.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Senate honors Hawaii's 50 years of statehood Jul 29, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, passed 378-0 Monday night. The line in the House resolution that read, "Whereas the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961 ..." appeared to be construed by birthers as a thinly veiled attempt to get Congress to affirm Obama's U.S. citizenship. (Honolulu Advertiser)
U.S. House on record in birth flap Jul 29, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, a personal friend of Obama's father ... Neil Abercrombie, a personal friend of Obama's father. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii senators introduce statehood resolution Jul 29, 2009
Neil Abercrombie and co-sponsored by Rep ... Neil Abercrombie and co-sponsored by Rep. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
House bill includes funding for Hawaii projects Jul 25, 2009
Neil Abercrombie targeted to Catholic Charities Hawaii in Honolulu. The organization will design an independent living demonstration project that addresses the need for a trained workforce to provide in-home, non-medical services to help senior citizens live independently. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawai'i needs leaders, but gets squabblers Jul 3, 2009
Neil Abercrombie would do nicely: Nobody leaves until a deal is done, and no one can throw a punch. There are ways to split the differences if the parties have the will. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Guam governor expects Filipinos to fill jobs Jul 1, 2009
Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii said last week that foreign workers won't be allowed to do more than 30 percent of the work on the projects. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act requires the minimum wage for all Guam construction projects be at the prevailing wage level for similar work in Hawaii, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
