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HONOLULU (AP) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar are urging the Senate to quickly pass legislation granting Native Hawaiians federal recognition.
The two top Obama Administration officials sent letters this week to Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Republican chief Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
The letter reiterates the administration's strong support for the measure, also known as the Akaka Bill, which is named after Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii.
The House passed a version of the bill in February. But the issue has been pending in the Senate since then.
Three GOP senators last week said they oppose voting on such a complex proposal in the short time before Congress adjourns for the year.
ORIGINAL STORY: http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/543861/Top-U-S--officials-urge-quick-Senate-passage-of-Akaka-Bill.html?nav=5031
Maui News: Top U.S. officials urge quick Senate passage of Akaka Bill
Sat, December 11, 2010
HONOLULU (AP) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar are urging the Senate to quickly pass legislation granting Native Hawaiians federal recognition.
The two top Obama Administration officials sent letters this week to Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Republican chief Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
The letter reiterates the administration's strong support for the measure, also known as the Akaka Bill, which is named after Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii.
The House passed a version of the bill in February. But the issue has been pending in the Senate since then.
Three GOP senators last week said they oppose voting on such a complex proposal in the short time before Congress adjourns for the year.
ORIGINAL STORY: http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/543861/Top-U-S--officials-urge-quick-Senate-passage-of-Akaka-Bill.html?nav=5031
