Akaka In Hawaii, Holding Field Hearings

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Sen. Daniel Akaka is back in the islands for the Easter/Passover recess. He’s not just vacationing, though, and is planning to hold field hearings for the Senate Indian Affairs and Veterans’ Affairs Committees.

Here’s the full public schedule put out by his office minutes ago:

Tuesday, April 3

Hawaii State Legislature to honor Senator Akaka
Time: 11:30 a.m. Senate session; Noon House session.
Location: State Capitol

Wednesday, April 4

Meeting with Philippine Consul General to Hawaii Julius Torres
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Senator Akaka’s office in the Prince Kuhio Federal Building
CLOSED PRESS, photos available upon request

Thursday, April 5

33rd Annual Hawaii Prayer Breakfast
Senator Akaka will deliver “Welcome” address.
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
More info: http://www.hawaiiprayerbreakfast.org/

U.S. Army Pacific 25th Infantry Division Change of Command Ceremony
Major General William Fuller is replacing Major General Bernard Champoux.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Schofield Barracks
More info: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2011/11/army-general-officer-announcements-25th-infantry-division-william-fuller-112511w/

Friday, April 6

Coast Guard Foundation annual dinner
Senator and Mrs. Akaka will be honored for their years of service to the men and women of the Coast Guard.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hale Koa hotel
More info: https://wfc2.wiredforchange.com/o/8777/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=70455

Tuesday, April 10

Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs field hearing
Senator Akaka will hold a hearing on the State of Veterans Benefits and Services in Hawaii.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Oahu Veterans Center, 1298 Kukila Street
More info: veterans.senate.gov

Thursday, April 12

The Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs annual Public Affairs Leadership Awards Dinner
Senator Akaka will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom
More info: http://www.hipaonline.com/images/uploads/Invite_and_ReplyCard_2012.pdf

Friday, April 13

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs field hearing
Chairman Akaka will hold a hearing on the Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act (S. 65).  The bill ensures that Native Hawaiians have parity with American Indians and Alaska Natives in the area of housing.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Oahu Veterans Center, 1298 Kukila Street

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