Here’s a rundown of some of the events on Sen. Daniel Akaka‘s schedule today, according to a spokesman: 

• Meeting with Lt. Gen Francis Wiercinski, Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific. Click here to read his bio.

• Meeting with Raymond Chandler III, sergeant major of the U.S. Army, the highest ranking soldier in the entire Army. Click here to read his bio. 

• Noon Bible study

• Discussion of President Barack Obama‘s jobs plan during a Democratic Caucus luncheon

• Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing to discuss tribal transportation programs. Akaka chairs the committee. 

• Meeting with Hawaii students who are in Washington for the opening of a pair of art exhibits at the Department of Education. Read more about the exhibits and check out some of the artwork in DC808‘s earlier coverage. 

• Roundtable with leaders of veterans services organizations

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