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Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka
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    Senator Akaka has served Hawaii in Congress for over 35 years. He retires on January 3, 2013.
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  1. I wish my friend, colleague, and brother Dan Inouye a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to the Senate.
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  3. Senator Akaka created and co-chairs the U.S. Senate Army Caucus. This morning was his final breakfast with Army leaders. — at U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room.
    Photo: Senator Akaka delivers his final speech to the Army Caucus breakfast
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    Photo: Under Secretary of the Army Dr. Joseph Westphal honors Senator Akaka by presenting him with a ceremonial coin
    Photo: Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno reads a proclamation in Senator Akaka's honor
  4. President Barack Obama at Tribal Nations Conference: "I want to give a special shout-out to Senator Danny Akaka, who has been such a tireless advocate for Native Americans throughout his career. You know that Danny is going to be retiring this year, and he’s such a great friend. And as a Hawaiian boy, I’ve got to give him a little special props."
  5. Today, several members of the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs offered kind words for departing Chairman Akaka at what could be his final hearing as he nears the end of his 36 year career in Congress.
  6. President Obama signed Senator Akaka's Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act into law today in the Oval Office http://1.usa.gov/WXHhFA — at The Oval Office (White House).
  7. "I am disappointed that some of my colleagues again blocked this critical Cybersecurity bill. We must act to protect Americans' safety, personal information, credit card numbers, intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive government intelligence. I urge President Obama to move forward with an executive order to enhance the cybersecurity of our nation's critical infrastructure."
  8. "I am pleased that my Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act is heading to the president's desk. We must protect public servant whistleblowers who risk their careers to disclose waste, fraud, and abuse. They make the federal government more effective and save taxpayers money. I have worked on this legislation for over a decade...and I truly thank my colleagues for enacting this important legislation at this time."

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