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Herald & Review
January 23, 2018
Daniel Akaka of Hawaii for recommendations for a middle name. The middle name he suggested was O'Kalani, which means “gift of the heavens,” she said. Duckworth, who attended high school and college in Hawaii and first met Akaka while a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, saidÃÂ ...
Born2Invest
January 13, 2018
... after winning the House of Representatives election that same year, making her the first Asian woman to win the election for a position in the Congress. Hirono served three terms before running for the senatorial position in 2012 in order to replace Senator Daniel Akaka, who was about to retire that time.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
December 14, 2017
Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka is fighting a leg infection at Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu. Akaka, 93, was admitted to the hospital a couple of weeks ago after a small infection on his leg worsened, his wife, Millie Akaka, said today. The senator, who represented Hawaii in Congress from 1976 to 2013,ÃÂ ...
Hawaii News Now
December 13, 2017
Former Sen. Daniel Akaka is recovering in a Honolulu hospital after battling a leg infection. MOREAdditional LinksPoll. His daughter tells Hawaii News Now he was admitted two weeks ago with a sore on his leg that was infected. During his recovery, Akaka said he's in good spirits and using the time forÃÂ ...
KHON2
December 12, 2017
Many know Akaka as a lawmaker who represented Hawaii in the U.S. Congress from 1977 to 1990 and in the U.S. Senate from 1990 to 2012. But he was also an educator, and served as Kaneohe Elementary's principal from 1965 to 1968. School officials say he left an indelible impression. “He wants toÃÂ ...
ABA Journal
October 23, 2017
Daniel Akaka, a Democrat, introduced yearly bills to achieve it; and islanders have tried several times to organize a vote on whether to form a Native Hawaiian government. But those votes have been challenged repeatedly—and in 2000, one of those challenges resulted in a U.S. Supreme Court precedent that has stymiedÃÂ ...
Honolulu Civil Beat
October 23, 2017
The former Hawaii U.S. senator, now 93, has a lot to say about life and leadership. By April Estrellon / October 23, 2017. Former U.S. Sen. Dan Akaka sat down with Pod Squad host Chad Blair to talk about his new book, Hawaii leadership and his secret to a long life. And, of course, President Donald Trump. Left, Sen AkakaÃÂ ...
Politico
June 15, 2017
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, both Democrats, Congress passed a joint resolution signed into law by President Bill Clinton on Nov. 23, 1993. The resolution apologized “to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the people of the United States for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17, 1893ÃÂ ...
Hawaii News Now
December 7, 2016
News LinksMore>>. PEARL HARBOR (HawaiiNewsNow) -. In 1941, former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka was 17 years old, a senior at what was then the Boys School at Kamehameha.
New York Times
December 25, 2012
WASHINGTON — It is a name that has echoed prominently through the Senate for years, even though most Americans know very little about the person himself. “Mr. Akaka. ... ” It has been both a signal for something starting to happen — a roll-call vote — or for nothing at all happening as the Senate driftsÃÂ ...
Hawaii News Now
November 23, 2012
In six weeks, Senator Daniel Akaka will bid a final aloha to a career in Washington that has spanned 36 years. Hawaii News Now was given exclusive access to follow the Senator as he wraps up his time on Capitol Hill. We talked to some high-profile colleagues who say they'll miss their dear friend, "Danny". Around theÃÂ ...
KITV Honolulu
November 5, 2017
Senator Daniel Akaka will be among the honored guests at the awards luncheon and there will be a special presentation of his book One ...
Honolulu Civil Beat
October 31, 2017
... land asset manager for Kamehameha Schools. She also was legislative assistant for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka and chief of staff for U.S. Rep.
ABA Journal
October 23, 2017
Daniel Akaka, a Democrat, introduced yearly bills to achieve it; and islanders have tried several times to organize a vote on whether to form a ...
Thegardenisland.com
October 22, 2017
Daniel Akaka, Sen. Mazie Hirono, and even to Mayor Bryan Baptiste. Now it's in the hands of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, but they tell me they can't ...
Hawaii Army Weekly
October 17, 2017
Daniel Akaka. Akaka nominated Kahoohanohano for the medal again, and in 2009 was informed by the Secretary of the Army Pete Geren that ...
West Hawaii Today
September 28, 2017
HONOLULU — Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka has endorsed the construction of the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope in his new ...
Hookelenews
August 18, 2017
Daniel Akaka was the visionary who thought of the show and worked tirelessly with commissary, exchange and ALA leadership to make it a ...
Politico
June 15, 2017
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, both Democrats, Congress passed a joint resolution signed into law by President Bill Clinton on Nov.
Hawaii News Now
December 7, 2016
In 1941, former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka was 17 years old, a senior at what was then the Boys School at Kamehameha.
The Rafu Shimpo
September 13, 2017
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, won the Democratic primary and beat Djou in the general election. She ran against Djou again in 2012 andÃÂ ...
Armenian Weekly
September 13, 2017
In between her two tours, Tulsi served in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), where she advised him onÃÂ ...
Worcester Telegram
September 11, 2017
Former Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, is 93. Actor Earl Holliman is 89. Comedian Tom Dreesen is 78. Movie director Brian De Palma is 77.
The Hawaii Herald
September 11, 2017
I'd like to also acknowledge our distinguished guests — people like Governor (David) Ige, (retired U.S.) Senator (Daniel) Akaka, (retired)ÃÂ ...
Jacksonville Daily News
September 11, 2017
Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, is 93. Director Brian De Palma is 77. Singer-actress-dancer Lola Falana is 75. Musician Leo Kottke is 72.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer
September 6, 2017
Today's Birthdays: Former Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, is 93. Actor Earl Holliman is 89. Comedian Tom Dreesen is 78. Movie director BrianÃÂ ...
Indian Country Today Media Network
August 31, 2017
Daniel Akaka (D-HI), who chaired the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, called a hearing on the military service of Native American veteransÃÂ ...
Mother Jones
August 22, 2017
Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) in the mid-1990s, he says, they attended the usual meetings arranged by localÃÂ ...
Hookelenews
August 18, 2017
Daniel Akaka was the visionary who thought of the show and worked tirelessly with commissary, exchange and ALA leadership to make it aÃÂ ...
Armenian Weekly
July 31, 2017
In between her two tours, she served in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka (D- Hawaii), advising him on energyÃÂ ...
Armenian Weekly
July 31, 2017
In between her two tours, she served in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka (D- Hawaii), advising him on energyÃÂ ...
Asbarez Armenian News
July 27, 2017
In between her two tours, Tulsi served in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI), where she advised him onÃÂ ...
The Seattle Times
July 20, 2017
Daniel Akaka of Hawaii sponsored legislation that required the military to review Asian Pacific Americans awarded the Distinguished ServiceÃÂ ...
West Hawaii Today
July 13, 2017
Duke Aiona in 2010, and a Senate primary to Lingle in 2012. He was defeated by former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka in the 2000 general election.
Politico
June 15, 2017
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, both Democrats, Congress passed a joint resolution signed into law by President Bill Clinton on Nov.
West Hawaii Today
May 30, 2017
WAIMEA — Retired U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka worked tirelessly to protect the state's natural and cultural resources. He had Hawaii's futureÃÂ ...
Hawaii Business Magazine
April 11, 2017
Before coming to OHA, Riley was a speechwriter and communications director for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, and a national spokesman for the U.S. TransportationÃÂ ...
Hawaii News Now
December 7, 2016
In 1941, former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka was 17 years old, a senior at what was then the Boys School at Kamehameha.
NBCNews.com
September 23, 2016
From 2000 to 2010, Senator Daniel Akaka tried unsuccessfully to push what has become known as “The Akaka Bill” for federal recognitionÃÂ ...
New York Times
December 25, 2012
With the retirement of Senator Daniel K. Akaka, center, the top alphabetical spot falls to another. Credit Stephen Crowley/The New York Times.
Hawaii News Now
November 23, 2012
In six weeks, Senator Daniel Akaka will bid a final aloha to a career in Washington that has spanned 36 years. Hawaii News Now was given exclusive access toÃÂ ...
Honolulu Civil Beat
December 31, 1999
Daniel Akaka retired, Hirono crushed Case in the Democratic primary and Lingle in the general election for the seat. But she took office as theÃÂ ...
The Indian Panorama
March 19, 2017
Tulsi served in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI), where she advised him on energy independence, homeland security, the environment, and veteran issues.
Maui News
March 4, 2017
Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka, as well as former VA Secretary Eric Shinseki. "Those prominent people helped give it legs," Oswald said.
IVN News
February 21, 2017
... Army National Guard. The next year, she volunteered for a 12-month tour in Iraq with the 29th Brigade Combat team. Gabbard eventually returned from Iraq in 2006, when she began serving as a legislative aid for U.S.
The Daily Princetonian
February 7, 2017
Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye, who were both Democrats. Clifton is a Republican who grew up in Indianapolis and Chicago. He graduated with a degree from the University in 1972 and from Yale Law School in 1975.
Politico
January 18, 2017
House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz and Office of Government Ethics director Walter Shaub will meet privately next week to discuss Shaub's ongoing public criticism of Donald Trump.
The Atlantic
January 18, 2017
Between the two deployments, she worked as a legislative aide to Daniel Akaka, the longtime U.S. senator from Hawaii. In 2010, she was elected to the Honolulu City Council.
Hawaii News Now
January 14, 2017
It was an amazing time to be on Capitol Hill - Hawaii-born President Barack Obama in the White House, Hawaii Senators Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka in the U.S. Senate, and just so much aloha to be found in our nation's capital. Love would eventuallyÃÂ ...
Midweek
January 4, 2017
Daniel Akaka. "I jumped right back into politics. It had changed a lot, but so had I," she says. "Sen. Akaka chaired the Veterans Affairs committee.
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