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.

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.

I am delighted the president has signed this bill, ... Hawaii can now begin to develop alternative sources of water.

I am delighted the president has signed this bill, ... Hawaii can now begin to develop alternative sources of water.

I am always telling our federal agencies and contractors that if they bring work to Hawaii, they need to hire read more

I am always telling our federal agencies and contractors that if they bring work to Hawaii, they need to hire Hawaii residents.

[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.