I wish my friend, colleague, and brother Dan Inouye a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to the Senate.
- Army Caucus Breakfast (7 photos)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.
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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."Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
"The United States Senate stands together in awe and humble appreciation of the sacrifices and contributions of our Korean War veterans on this 60th anniversary."Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
KITV coverageSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Washington Post articleSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
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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.Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Live video: Senator Akaka is holding his final Indian Affairs hearingSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka updated his cover photo.
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).Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
So thankful for the opportunity for a lifetime to serve Hawaii in Congress for 36 yearsSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
LIVE VIDEO: Sen. Akaka chairing DC Superior Court confirmation hearingSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Hawaii News Now visited Washington, D.C. to go behind the scenes with Senator and Mrs. AkakaSenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
Hawaii Public Radio's touching report on Senator Akaka's speech at Punchbowl on Veterans DaySenator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
"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."Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka shared a link.
"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."- ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like This66