Press Releases

  • Congresswoman Hirono Statement in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
    Dec 7, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) today released the following statement in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: “On the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we remember those who fought and lost their lives, including civilians, on December 7, 1941. The memory of their sacrifice an... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Announces Class of 2017 U.S. Service Academies Nominees
    Nov 30, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) today announced her nomination of 29 students from Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District to the U.S. military service academies’ Class of 2017. The nominees are now being considered by the four academies for final appointments for the fall semester of 2013. “I nom... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Mother Marianne of Molokai
    Nov 29, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) today was joined by Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01), and two Republicans, Congressman Richard Hanna (NY-24) and Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) in introducing a House Resolution honoring Mother Marianne Cope for her life’s legacy of compassionate ... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Statement in Celebration of Thanksgiving
    Nov 21, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) today released the following statement in celebration of Thanksgiving, as observed tomorrow: “On this weekend devoted to sharing gratitude, I encourage everyone to spend time reaching out and thanking the many people who have enriched your lives. “In light of th... More
  • Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to Sign Full Funding Grant Agreement with Federal Transit Administration
    Nov 19, 2012  - The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) will sign a full funding grant agreement with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to provide $1,550,000,000 for the Oahu rail project, according to a Congressional notification sent to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Chairman Daniel... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Applauds State of Hawaii Purchase of Fertile Central Oahu Land
    Nov 19, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) released the following statement after the announced purchase of Galbraith Estate land by the State of Hawaii to be used solely for agricultural purposes. “It is encouraging news to see that some 1,750-acres of fertile central Oahu land will now be dedicated for... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Derrick Kahala Watson for the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii
    Nov 14, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination today of Derrick Kahala Watson for the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii: “Congratulations to Mr. Watson on his nomination by President Obama. If confirmed, this Kamehameha Sc... More
  • CAPAC Celebrates Diwali
    Nov 13, 2012  - Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark Diwali. Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists across the world. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), CAPAC Chair: “Today, fam... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Statement on the 237th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps
    Nov 9, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) released the following statement on the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps tomorrow: “Semper fidelis. The United States Marine Corps’ Latin motto, ‘always faithful’, represents over two centuries of exceptional service, sacrifice, and loyalty by Ma... More
  • Congresswoman Hirono Statement in Celebration of Veterans Day
    Nov 9, 2012  - Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) released the following statement in celebration of Veterans Day this Sunday: “Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the heroes who have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our nation and promote democracy and freedom. The debt we owe our ve... More

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