[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.

When it comes down to it, water, sewer, roads and rail is what you need.

When it comes down to it, water, sewer, roads and rail is what you need.

My life goal was for me to reach out to the needy,

My life goal was for me to reach out to the needy,

Almost every position he took in his life I was highly supportive of. He was a hero in many respects.

Almost every position he took in his life I was highly supportive of. He was a hero in many respects.

According to our calculation, 30 percent is the maximum increase (if the economy is) to achieve 8.0 percent inflation and read more

According to our calculation, 30 percent is the maximum increase (if the economy is) to achieve 8.0 percent inflation and GDP (gross domestic product) growth of 5.4 percent.

In remembrance of Theresa Marie Schiavo: Issues of law and ethics,

In remembrance of Theresa Marie Schiavo: Issues of law and ethics,

Science is not a sacred cow. Science is a horse. Don't worship it. Feed it.

Science is not a sacred cow. Science is a horse. Don't worship it. Feed it.

I feel the whole issue has been a witchhunt from day one as part of a broader Republican political agenda.

I feel the whole issue has been a witchhunt from day one as part of a broader Republican political agenda.

This is awesome. Everybody gets excited about this. It makes digging in all that mud worthwhile.

This is awesome. Everybody gets excited about this. It makes digging in all that mud worthwhile.