[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.

With any bank consolidation, there are efficiencies to be gained.

With any bank consolidation, there are efficiencies to be gained.

I know. But you are a big girl, Sarah. There's nothing to be afraid of.

I know. But you are a big girl, Sarah. There's nothing to be afraid of.

We can pull all the facility services in one place, so that we no longer have students running in so read more

We can pull all the facility services in one place, so that we no longer have students running in so many directions to get their wellness needs. It is our opportunity to give students more services and big space in a more modern fashion.

We can't do it on every missing adult. In this situation, we had an adult, albeit a mentally challenged individual, read more

We can't do it on every missing adult. In this situation, we had an adult, albeit a mentally challenged individual, who, in the past, had been known to go elsewhere.

It was supposed to be Urban Growth Management fees, but all it did was fuel sprawl, ... It didn't control read more

It was supposed to be Urban Growth Management fees, but all it did was fuel sprawl, ... It didn't control anything because it was uncontrolled at City Hall. It was a mess.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.

Zoilus, why do you delight in using a whole pound weight of gold for the setting of a stone, and read more

Zoilus, why do you delight in using a whole pound weight of gold for the setting of a stone, and thus burying your poor sardonyx? Such rings are more suited to your legs the weight is too great for fingers

It affects working waterfront, access, scenic view and character of a town. We're really trying to open that discussion and read more

It affects working waterfront, access, scenic view and character of a town. We're really trying to open that discussion and get towns to cooperate.