Former Civil Beat staffer Michael Levine files this perspective after viewing the Hawaii senator’s flag-draped coffin.
Michael Levine
Michael Levine is a former Civil Beat staff member.
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Cross-aisle collaboration was once a common occurrence in the now polarized Congress.
Posted inHawaiʻi
Akaka Retiring: Hawaii Senator Leaving Office With Legacy Bill In Limbo
Some version of the Akaka Bill has been in the works for more than 10 years.
Posted inEnergy
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Jeff Kissel reveals long-term vision in speech to Natural Gas Roundtable.
Posted inFederal Government, Hawaiʻi
White House: Middle Class Tax Hike Could Cut Hawaii Spending By $1B
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Posted inHawaiʻi
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Posted inFederal Government, Hawaiʻi
Akaka Retiring: Plenty Aloha, But What About Accomplishments?
A look back at 36 years in Congress for Hawaii’s junior U.S. senator.