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A little slow on this, but article from last week’s Star-Advertiser U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka has introduced a compromise version of a native Hawaiian federal recognition bill and is waiting to hear from Senate leaders whether legislation can move during a lame-duck session before the end of the year. The version was negotiated between the […] As KITV reports, one impact of the Republicans retaking control of the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday’s election is on the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act: Hawaii’s Akaka bill to bring self governance to native Hawaiians appears dead in its tracks with Republicans taking over control of the U.S. House in January. Hawaii’s Sen. […] FYI, Sen. Akaka press release: Today U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced that they have reached an agreement with Governor Linda Lingle that will secure the Governor’s full support for the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. […] Senators Akaka and Inouye will offer an amendment that will make changes affecting the […] Star-Bulletin has a good interview with “Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawaii” filmaker Anne Keala Kelly regarding the Akaka Bill. Advertiser reports “The Akaka bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this evening by a vote of 245-164.” No surprise there, it has passed the House before but gotten hung up in the Senate. Fate there still uncertain. 3 minute audio clip on Abercrombie discussing the power of Hawaii in relation to the […] Advertiser reports that: Hawaii’s Congessional delegation today released its final text of the Akaka bill, which it said includes clarifications addressing concerns by the state of Hawaii and members of the Native Hawaiian community. U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka’s office said the legislation was “fine-tuned in consultation between the Delegation and the White House, the U.S. […] Advertiser reports that a version of the Akaka bill could be up for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House next week, and that “Hawai’i’s congressional delegation is close to reaching compromise language designed to satisfy both state and federal attorneys.” A vote in the Senate remains uncertain, since 60 votes will be […] There’s actually more than just 2 sides even, but discussion is good, information is good, bring it out and let people make up their own minds. Mark Bennett, Walter Heen, Jon Osorio talk about the Akaka Bill on PBS Thursday, Feb 4th at 7:30pm |
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