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GOP Senator Draws Fire for Opposition to Vets' Health Care Bill
FOXNews.com| Politics
… blasting him for his opposition. "I believe when we vote to send our troops to war, we have an obligation," said Sen . Daniel Akaka , D-Hawaii. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, called Coburn's roadblock on the benefits "inexcusable." Coburn …
Story|11/10/2009
Toxic Hawaiian Volcano Poses Health Risks to Residents, Crops
| FOXNews.com| Health
… air is particularly thick with the sulfur dioxide. The state hasn't been able to do much about the problem, but Sens. Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye have been able to secure some federal grants for protea growers like the Bayoas' crops. Those affected …
Story|10/14/2009
Specter Says He May Introduce Legislation to Ban Veterans' Guide on End-of-Life Care
FOXNews.com| Politics
… on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, on Monday formally requested a hearing on the subject in a letter to Chairman Daniel Akaka , D-Hawaii, after telling "FOX News Sunday" that he would call for one. He said he has also asked the Department of …
Story|08/25/2009
Sen Specter calls for hearings « Gretawire
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… C. - Today, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter wrote Senator Daniel Akaka , Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, urging ..... below: ------ August 24, 2009 The Honorable Daniel Akaka Chairman Senate Veterans Affairs Committee United …
Blogs|08/24/2009
Democratic Sen. Inouye Bucks Fellow Hawaiian Obama on Defense Spending
AP| Politics
… more of them. Last month, the Senate complied, killing $1.75 billion in further spending on it. Inouye and Sen . Daniel Akaka , D-Hawaii, backed the plane. A few days later, senators by voice vote eliminated $439 million for the second …
Story|08/23/2009
Obama Throws Hawaiian Luau for Annual Congressional Picnic
AP| Politics
… Many members of Congress and other top figures sent their RSVPs for the luau, including Democratic Sens. Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka of Hawaii; Roberta McCain, the mother of the 2008 Republican presidential candidate; House Minority Leader John Boehner …
Story|06/25/2009
Top Senator Calls for Structural Changes at VA After HIV Scare
AP| Politics
… VA medical centers raise questions about whether local, regional or national leaders are in charge, Democratic Sen . Daniel Akaka of Hawaii said in a statement before the committee hearing. "True quality assurance has to be managed across the …
Story|06/24/2009
Senate Offers New Plan for Secure Driver's Licenses
AP| Politics
… security," said Janice Kephart, an expert on travel document security who worked on the 9/11 Commission report. Sen . Daniel Akaka , a co-sponsor of the bill, said the new proposal does exactly what the 9/11 Commission recommended: "It …
Story|06/15/2009
» Sotomayor continues to make the rounds... Row 2, Seat 4 « FOXNews.com
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… MEETINGS THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Today, Judge Sotomayor will visit Capitol Hill to meet with the following Senators: Senator Daniel Akaka Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator Bill Nelson Senator Jack Reed Senator Debbie Stabenow Senator Jon Tester Senator …
Blogs|06/11/2009
| FOXNews.com| Hannity
… for their story said, "Their biggest temptation is the cafeteria pie. Apple is the problem for Sen. DeMint and Sen . Daniel Akaka . Blueberry is the temptation for Sen. John Cornyn." Wow, tough times up there on the Hill. You know, members …
Story|04/23/2009
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