[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.

We played well, did everything to win but conceded three strange goals. It's difficult to explain this defeat. Porto were read more

We played well, did everything to win but conceded three strange goals. It's difficult to explain this defeat. Porto were the better side, we created many chances to score. Sometimes the best team doesn't win.

This meeting greatly strengthened my conviction that cooperation between both countries may have another strong boost. We identified a desire read more

This meeting greatly strengthened my conviction that cooperation between both countries may have another strong boost. We identified a desire for cooperation in all levels of government, not only of the Executive, but also of the Legislative.

Our birds are hand-fed by ourselves. Birds don't like to be handled, but hand-feeding is our forte,

Our birds are hand-fed by ourselves. Birds don't like to be handled, but hand-feeding is our forte,

It's all about creating buzz, ... We have the course, the accommodations, the resort-type area . . . This news read more

It's all about creating buzz, ... We have the course, the accommodations, the resort-type area . . . This news is just a step closer to really making this marathon shine as an international event.

Touring is really a pretty lonely business.

Touring is really a pretty lonely business.

Anytime you go on the road, it's tough. Our kids have fared well away from home and have done a read more

Anytime you go on the road, it's tough. Our kids have fared well away from home and have done a good job of getting ready each week and coming out fired up and ready to play. I don't expect anything different now, because our kids have stepped up in the big games. That's something you've got to be able to do in this district, and we can't go in worried about the past.

Every kid got a gift, and moms got gifts to wrap and put under the tree.

Every kid got a gift, and moms got gifts to wrap and put under the tree.

These series events are great preparation for the race. It's good to see who's riding fast and who's riding strategically read more

These series events are great preparation for the race. It's good to see who's riding fast and who's riding strategically well.