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Akaka Calls for Cultural Sensitivity for NWHI Monument Designation
June 15, 2006
Washington, D.C. - Today Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) joined President George W. Bush at the White House to hear the Administration’s proclamation establishing the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve as a National Marine Monument. Senator Akaka, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, has requested a hearing to ensure that the unique cultural and natural resources are preserved. Following the President’s announcement, Senator Akaka made the following statement: "Although this is a departure from the National Marine Sanctuary process, I commend President Bush for recognizing the ecological value and unique native species of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. "For years, Senator Inouye and I have worked with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and community groups to ensure proper stewardship of this tremendous island chain. It is my hope that the Administration will continue these relationships to properly incorporate the cultural traditions that are of great importance to Native Hawaiians and careful traditions of fishermen. "This is a great day for the preservation of our ocean and coral reef ecosystems. But I firmly believe all stakeholders must have input in the future of this precious resource. I will be vigilant in making sure that effective oversight over this National Monument is provided."
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June 2006
- University of Hawaii Awarded $1,022,923 For Language and Resource Studies, Akaka Announces [June 30, 2006]
- Akaka Calls on President to Prioritize Funding for Veterans [June 30, 2006]
- Senate Appropriations Committee Approves $1,625,000 in Akaka Project Requests [June 29, 2006]
- Senator Akaka Stresses Accountability in Light of VA Data Theft [June 29, 2006]
- Akaka Urges Congress to Protect Access to Health Care [June 29, 2006]
- Congress Members Fight to Bring Down Barriers to Medicaid Before July 1st Deadline [June 29, 2006]
- Finance Committee Passes Akaka Tax Provisions [June 28, 2006]
- ADVISORY: Members of Congress Fight for Americans In Jeopardy of Losing Medicaid [June 28, 2006]
- Federal Workers' Rights Cannot Be Ignored, Akaka Says [June 27, 2006]
- Akaka Calls for Phased Withdrawal from Iraq
[June 22, 2006]
- Senate Approves Akaka-Collins Bill to Protect Whistleblowers [June 22, 2006]
- Top Kauai Volunteer Talks With Senator Akaka About Service [June 21, 2006]
- Akaka Applauds VA for Efforts to Secure Data Theft Information [June 21, 2006]
- Akaka Calls for Cultural Sensitivity for NWHI Monument Designation [June 15, 2006]
- Ranking Member Akaka Leads Democrats on Addressing Vet Funding and Data Theft Prevention [June 14, 2006]
- Akaka Wants to Deter Future Breaches of Personal Data in the Federal Government [June 13, 2006]
- Senator Akaka Returns From Weekend Trip to Iraq, Criticizes Fiscal Irresponsibility Over the Cost of War [June 12, 2006]
- Majority of U.S. Senate Support "Akaka Bill" [June 8, 2006]
- Akaka Debates for Justice and Fairness in Hawaii [June 7, 2006]
- Debate on "Akaka Bill" Begins [June 7, 2006]
- Senate Leader Puts Akaka Bill In Motion [June 6, 2006]
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