Archived Photos Photo Gallery
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VA Committee Mark UpWashington, D.C.Chairman Akaka leads the Committee on Veterans' Affairs markup of pending legistation. Pictured on the Chairman's right are Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Barack Obama (D-IL), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH). On the far left is Ranking Member Larry Craig (R-ID).
Jun 27 2007
VA Committee Mark Up
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Filipino-American World War II VetsWashington, D.C.World War II Fil-Am veterans thank Senator Akaka for his support of the Veterans' Benefit Enhancement Act of 2007. The bill, introduced by Senator Daniel Inouye, which provides benefits for Filipinos who served in the U.S. military in World War II, passed out of Senator Akaka's Veterans' Affairs Committee and now goes to the Senate floor for consideration.
Jun 27 2007
Filipino-American World War II Vets
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READ CampaignWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka with his favorite book, "The Pearl Lagoon," during a photo shoot for the American Library Association's READ campaign. The photo will be distributed as a poster to Hawaii libraries later this year.
Jun 26 2007
READ Campaign
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Dr. Ramon Sy, Aloha Medical MissionWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka congratulates Dr. Ramon Sy recipient of The Jefferson Award for community and public service in America. Dr. Sy is founder of the Aloha Medical Mission.
Jun 19 2007
Dr. Ramon Sy, Aloha Medical Mission
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Celebrating Patsy Mink and Title IXWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka shares his remembrances of the late Congresswoman Patsy Mink during an event celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Title IX, landmark legislation which assured equal access to federal funds ensuring equality of opportunities for women.
Jun 19 2007
Celebrating Patsy Mink and Title IX
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Press Conference on Vets TreatmentWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka joins his colleagues at a press conference supporting S. 1606, the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act. S. 1606 passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee and will be considered by the full Senate. Joining Senator Akaka are Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA); Sen. John Warner (R-VA), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee; and Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) Chairman of the Armed Services Committee.
Jun 14 2007
Press Conference on Vets Treatment
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Hearing on Telework for Fed EmployeesWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka swears in witnesses during the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia hearing on telework for federal employees. Witnesses said telework reduces traffic and provides a critical backup in the event of a disaster.
Jun 13 2007
Hearing on Telework for Fed Employees
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Celebrating Kamehameha Day D.C. StyleWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka stands before the lei draped statue of King Kamehameha I, upon completion of the Kamehameha Day celebration in Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol.
Jun 10 2007
Celebrating Kamehameha Day D.C. Style
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US Court of Appeals for Vets ClaimsWashington, D.C.U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, visits the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (625 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.). Akaka met with Chief Judge Bill Greene and the six other judges on the court: Bruce Kasold, Larry Hagel, Bill Moorman, Al Lance, Bob Davis, and Mary Schoelen. Senator Akaka saw judges? chambers and the Courtroom and toured the working areas and storage spaces of the Court with the judges.
Jun 8 2007
US Court of Appeals for Vets Claims
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Markup on Nomination of Dr. KussmanWashington, D.C.Chairman Daniel K. Akaka leads the Committee on Veterans Affairs in a markup on the nomination of Dr. Michael Kussman to be Under Secretary of Health in the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Pictured (from left to right) are Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Patty Murray (D-WA), Arlen Specter (R-PA), Larry Craig (R-ID), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Akaka (D-HI), Bernard Sanders (I-VT) Jon Tester (D-MT) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA). The nomination was approved with no dissenting votes.
May 22 2007
Markup on Nomination of Dr. Kussman
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Congressional Democrats Town HallWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka addresses a town hall meeting organized by Congressional Democrats marking Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
May 16 2007
Congressional Democrats Town Hall
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Asian-Am Pacific-Islander WW II VetsFt. Belvoir, VASenator Akaka with fellow World War II veterans at an event celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Fort Belvoir. From left to right: Grant Hirabayashi, MIS Merrill's Marauders (Burma); Terry Shima, 442nd RCT; Senator Akaka; Grant Ichikawa, MIS (Philippine Liberation).
May 14 2007
Asian-Am Pacific-Islander WW II Vets
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HI Governor Linda LingleWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka and Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle discuss the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs mark up of S. 310, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007. S. 310 will now be scheduled for consideration by the full Senate.
May 10 2007
HI Governor Linda Lingle
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Financial Literacy DayWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka talks with reporters following a speech at Financial Literacy Day on the Hill, at the Cannon House Office Building. Senator Akaka, a former teacher, supports efforts to teach young people money management skills, so they'll be on solid footing for the future.
Apr 24 2007
Financial Literacy Day
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Lt. Gen. Joseph PetersonWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka receives the National Japanese American Memorial Foundation's 2007 Patriotism Award from Lieutenant General Joseph Petersen.
Apr 20 2007
Lt. Gen. Joseph Peterson
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Hearing on Disability Ratings SystemsWashington, D.C.Senator Akaka listens to testimony during the joint Senate Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing on the disparities between the disability ratings systems of the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Apr 12 2007
Hearing on Disability Ratings Systems