Daniel Akaka

There is a human capital crisis in the federal government. Not only are we losing the decades of talent as read more

There is a human capital crisis in the federal government. Not only are we losing the decades of talent as civil servants retire, we are not doing enough to develop and nurture the next generation of public servants.

[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.

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.

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.

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,