Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Daniel Akaka [D, HI]

Veterans and supporters ask Coburn to drop hold on bill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...veterans and their caregivers. The Oklahoma Republican declined to respond. Without identifying Coburn by name, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, said a single senator is delaying vital benefits for veteran

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War of words heats up over vets bill blockage

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...about a procedural hold that is blocking passage of S. 1963, the Veterans’ Caregiver and Omnibus Health Benefits Act, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, said “it would be truly disgraceful” if the bill didn’t clear the Senate by Veterans’ Day. Akaka

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Senate passes bill to provide funding for Federal Executive Boards

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...a good job since then in coordinating their work," said Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, who sponsored the bill along with Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii. "These FEBs need a congressional charter and a set source of funding." The Federal Executive Boards pla

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Exemption in House bill shields Isle health care law

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...the Senate must merge to create a final version. "It is essential that we protect Hawaii's waiver," said Democratic U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, who wrote the Senate version of the exemption for Hawaii. Akaka does not anticipate any serious opposition to his

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Lone senator holds up veterans bill

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

...to severely disabled veterans, rather than having the veteran institutionalized or receive regular at-home nursing care. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman and chief sponsor of the bill, said the legislation w

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Medal of Honor recognition ends long wait for family of Maui soldier

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...excited. We are going to save our money" to go to the medal ceremony, said George Kahoohanohano's wife, Barbara. U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, who assisted the family with the Medal of Honor process, also commended Anthony Kahoohanohano yesterday. "Anthony T.

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Non-mainland federal retirement pay increased

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...will instead get locality pay – the same as federal employees on the mainland. Hawaii Democrats Rep. Neil Abercrombie and Sen. Daniel Akaka said the change means retirement pay for the workers will increase to match the retirement pay of their counte

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Non-mainland federal retirement pay increased

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...will instead get locality pay - the same as federal employees on the mainland. Hawaii Democrats Rep. Neil Abercrombie and Sen. Daniel Akaka said the change means retirement pay for the workers will increase to match the retirement pay of their counterpa

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Key Feds and Outsiders Gather in DC for Hiring Reform Conference

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...of Management for the Office of Management and Budget -Majority Leader Steny Hoyer -Lisa Powell-Staff Director for Sen. Daniel Akaka on the Federal Workforce Subcommittee -Jill Crissman-Professional Staff for Rep. Stephen Lynch -Jennifer Hemingway-Staff

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Congress ends NSPS: DoD bill also includes new benefits for feds

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

“For too long, federal workers in Hawaii, Alaska, and the US territories have been disadvantaged in their retirement,” said Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii. ...

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The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Congress for Introducing Bill to Prevent Theft and Abuse of Pets

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

...Oct. 23, 2009 - The Humane Society of the United States praises U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, and U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pa., for introducing the Pet Safety and Protection Act to finally put an end to the practice of animal dealers rounding up "ran

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Hawaii doctors frustrated by pay setup, AMA chief says

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, the Senate killed the bill with a procedural vote Tuesday. Barring congressional action, Rohack said, a cut in payments to ...

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Has a Tampa doctor found a cure for cancer?

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

Like this one from Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii. "Dr. Vesely's research achievements, accomplished as a federal employee, are a major breakthrough that ...

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FEW Salutes Congress for Passing Federal Workforce Provisions

2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for their continuous support of federal workers and these provisions," added Webster. Many of these provisions ...

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Micronesian plan extends as state explores options

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka are pursuing similar language in the Senate reform bill. Dr. Neal Palafox, Family Medicine and Community Health chairman at ...

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Durbin, Bean: North Chicago Health Center Legislation Approved by Congress ...

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

Additionally, Durbin worked with the Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee Daniel Akaka (D-HI) to encourage the VA to address this issue in the ...

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Obama: US must lead energy development

2009-10-23T00:00:00Z

With him from left are Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-HI, and Sen. Tim Johnson, D-SD. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg | Enlarge ...

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2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

With him from left are Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-HI, and Sen. Tim Johnson, D-SD. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg | Enlarge ...

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Veterans' health care needs better planning

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

...the bill this morning. "You wouldn't run a lunch wagon without knowing how many employees you can hire," said Hawai'i's U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "From now on, Veterans Health will get their budget on

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FEW Salutes Congress for Passing Federal Workforce Provisions

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for their continuous support of federal workers and these provisions," added Webster. Many of these provisions ...

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