Maxioms by Daniel Akaka
Congress has a duty to taxpayers to make informed decisions when carrying out its legislative, appropriation, and oversight functions. Such read more
Congress has a duty to taxpayers to make informed decisions when carrying out its legislative, appropriation, and oversight functions. Such decisions require access to timely and accurate information, and when access is restricted, we are unable to provide oversight and fulfill our constitutional responsibilities.
[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in read more
[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in our negotiations has been addressed and resolved, ... Although I realize and respect that there are those who have differing views, the bill is constitutional.
It is imperative that we make consumers more aware of the long-term effects of their financial decisions, particularly in managing read more
It is imperative that we make consumers more aware of the long-term effects of their financial decisions, particularly in managing their credit card debt, so that they can avoid financial pitfalls that may lead to bankruptcy.
We have never intended to 'cut into the pie' of funding for Indian programs and services,
We have never intended to 'cut into the pie' of funding for Indian programs and services,
As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians.
As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians.
