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Entries for 'News Release'
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 |
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Wandering into the Wonder Blunder, Abercrombie Describes Pressure He Put on Greenwood
By News Release @ 11:31 PM :: 6393 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Note this is not a complete sentence: “I based this concern as the Governor as well as an alumnus and supporter of the University of Hawai'i.”
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 |
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ILWU Business Agent Elected to Board of Laupahoehoe Charter School
By News Release @ 12:16 PM :: 7284 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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Community member George Martin is a 1978 graduate of Lauapahoehoe School. A former mechanic for Yamada and Sons, Martin has been a business agent for the ILWU 142 for seven years....
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Monday, September 24, 2012 |
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Big Island Doctors Panel to Discuss Effect of Obamacare on Hawaii
By News Release @ 8:50 PM :: 10975 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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OBAMACARE AND HEALTH ISSUES IN HAWAII a special 90-minute discussion
Tuesday, September 25, 7 – 9 pm, at Boston Basil’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, 75-5707 Alii Drive (downtown Kailua-Kona)
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Friday, September 21, 2012 |
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Feds Take Over OSHA Inspection from DLIR
By News Release @ 2:05 PM :: 6413 Views :: Energy, Environment
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federal enforcement authority will be exercised in Hawaii effective September 21, 2012....
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Friday, September 21, 2012 |
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Wanna Buy a House? Federal Funds Back $6400 Hawaii Giveaway
By News Release @ 2:02 PM :: 5181 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Upon completion of all program requirements, participants’ savings are matched with $6400....
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Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
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Bronster: Secret Tape Recordings Show Kauai Prosecutors Plotting Perjury
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 10465 Views :: Kauai County, Ethics, Law Enforcement
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A prosecutor cannot use a criminal prosecution against a political rival in an attempt to intimidate him.... Incredibly, they made tape recordings discussing their plans and they joked on those tapes about committing perjury if ever caught.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
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Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
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Activists Pressure DHHL to Stop Self-Funding
By News Release @ 3:35 AM :: 6100 Views :: Energy, Environment
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According to Rodney Lau, DHHL administrative services officer, it’s been a common practice to transfer these interest revenues to the operating account every three months....
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Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
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Public Comment Sought on Revised Environmental Review Process
By News Release @ 3:12 AM :: 4980 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Areas under discussion include the length of time an EIS is valid, the exemption process, and cultural impacts....
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 |
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BOE approves DOE plan to accredit all schools by 2019
By News Release @ 2:26 AM :: 4565 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"Widely regarded as the gold standard for accreditation, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges will now accredit all public schools in Hawaii." Hawaii private schools are also accredited by WASC. The same criteria will be used for both.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
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Largest Jury Verdict For Hawaii Slip and Fall Case
By News Release @ 7:39 PM :: 10266 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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...she slipped and fell on uncleaned floor of the defendant’s fast food restaurant...$5,670,000....
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
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Neither Jurisdiction Has Authority to Solve Hawaii County Election Problems
By News Release @ 5:49 PM :: 8352 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Responsibility for some functions is not clearly specified in HRS 11. It is not clear that either jurisdiction has sufficient authority to resolve all the problems that surfaced in the Big Island primary election....
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
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Micronesians: Stop Abercrombie's Healthcare Discrimination
By News Release @ 5:36 PM :: 12056 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Abercrombie is pursuing an appeal of the injunction on Basic Health Hawai'i, with a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hearing scheduled for Tuesday in San Francisco....
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
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Government Union SuperPac Hears Footsteps, Attacks Lingle, Case
By News Release @ 4:38 PM :: 3972 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"I attended meetings between Governor Lingle, the Board of Education and the Superintendent, and the Governor made it clear that her support for furloughs was conditioned on them not occurring on instructional days so that students wouldn't miss any school days," Smith added.
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Monday, September 17, 2012 |
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Hirono Flip-Flops on Budget Cuts
By News Release @ 2:45 AM :: 7255 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Mazie Hirono voted last week to keep in place $1.2 trillion in automatic budget cuts that will hurt Hawaii’s economy ....
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Sunday, September 16, 2012 |
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UPW Announces General Election Endorsements
By News Release @ 5:50 PM :: 5811 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Four Republicans endorsed by UPW...
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Sunday, September 16, 2012 |
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“Reconsider, Rep. Hirono”
By News Release @ 5:17 PM :: 4065 Views
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"After all, the winner of this election will be representing us in the United States Senate and arguing for Hawaii's interests in a Capitol full of skilled debaters."
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Sunday, September 16, 2012 |
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Hawaii Ranks 39th in 'Automotive Misery'
By News Release @ 2:52 PM :: 6815 Views :: Energy, Environment
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A new Honda Accord costs about the same amount no matter where you buy it. But every dime you spend after you leave the dealer’s lot is affected greatly by where you live....
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Saturday, September 15, 2012 |
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DoTax Issues 12 Tax Announcements
By News Release @ 10:27 PM :: 6970 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Right now, there is no change in the tax law or its application. The new temporary administrative rules have NOT been issued yet....
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Saturday, September 15, 2012 |
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After Drowning, BLNR Revokes Kayak Tour Company Permit
By News Release @ 10:27 AM :: 6010 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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...terminate the revocable permit of Hawai‘i Pack and Paddle LLC to conduct commercial tours via kayak to the historic Ka‘awaloa Flats section of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park in Kona....
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Friday, September 14, 2012 |
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Asking For It: Abercrombie, DLNR to Host Community Meeting on Kauai
By News Release @ 11:04 PM :: 7431 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School in Lihue....
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Friday, September 14, 2012 |
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Maui Chamber of Commerce Endorses Lingle
By News Release @ 8:21 PM :: 9121 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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"These business owners are looking for our government to restore much-needed certainty and confidence in our nation’s economy,” said Governor Lingle
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Friday, September 14, 2012 |
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Hawaii Among Four States With Charter Schools 100% Unionized
By News Release @ 7:45 PM :: 5436 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...the actual number or percentage of unionized charter schools varies greatly from state to state....
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Thursday, September 13, 2012 |
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Response to Violence in Libya & Egypt Indicates Troubling Views on Free Speech
By News Release @ 6:37 PM :: 4746 Views :: National News, Ethics
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"It is firmly within the constitutional rights of American citizens and, contrary to the embassy's statement, within the free speech rights of all human beings to speak openly and critically about Islam...."
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Thursday, September 13, 2012 |
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Hirono Votes Against Funding Tsunami Warning Network
By News Release @ 6:12 PM :: 9682 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The high-tech buoy network faced $4.5 million in cuts in February, and Hirono opposed bipartisan House legislation to fully fund the critical system for FY2013....
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Thursday, September 13, 2012 |
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West Molokai Homeowners 98% Against Windfarm
By News Release @ 4:32 AM :: 7695 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Responses from WMA property owners are running over 98% opposed to the project, with less than 1% in favor. Two surveys last year across Molokai found opposition first at 93%, which then grew to 97%, with again only 1% in favor.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012 |
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Apple: I Requested Freitas, Let the Commission Do What Has Been Asked
By News Release @ 1:02 AM :: 5870 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Apple none-too-subtly pressures the Search Advisory Committee to select Lokelani Lindsey's 'Broken Trust' enforcer as AD....
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 |
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Governor Releases $147 Million for Education, Health and Other CIPs
By News Release @ 6:53 PM :: 5319 Views :: Energy, Environment
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$75,000,000 - Various Schools, statewide - Design, construction and works of art....
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 |
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Hirono Refuses Sister-Isle Debates
By News Release @ 3:53 PM :: 5578 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The only debate before a live audience Hirono agreed to for the entire campaign was hosted last week by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii....
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 |
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Hawaii County Police Investigate 2010 Voter Fraud
By News Release @ 5:05 AM :: 7015 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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The investigation was launched based on information provided by the Hawaiʻi County Office of Elections involving elections conducted in 2010.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 |
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SHOPO, Small Business Groups Endorse Rep George Fontaine
By News Release @ 10:10 PM :: 6564 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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"Your knowledge and sensitivity to business issues were key factors in our endorsement process."
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 |
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Speaker among 29 House Democrats Opposing Tax Hikes
By News Release @ 3:47 PM :: 5644 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Specifically, the House members oppose the following tax increase recommendations:
· The increase in the general excise tax rate by 0.5 percent
· The imposition of the income tax on pension income
· The increase of the corporate income tax rate
· The elimination of the income tax deduction for real property taxes paid
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 |
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House Republicans Oppose Proposed GE Tax Increase
By News Release @ 3:15 PM :: 6265 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"A more business-friendly environment would help companies conduct business thereby growing the economy and helping the people of Hawai‘i."
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 |
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Moody’s To Downgrade US If No Deal To Cut Debt/GDP Ratio
By News Release @ 3:08 PM :: 3989 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Budget negotiations during the 2013 Congressional legislative session will likely determine the direction of the US government’s Aaa rating and negative outlook, says Moody’s Investors Service....
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 |
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Flags Ordered to Fly at Half-Staff on September 11
By News Release @ 12:12 AM :: 7076 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance....
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Monday, September 10, 2012 |
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Electric Bill Too High? Richard Ha to Address Kona TEA Party
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 11044 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Tuesday, September 11, 7–9 pm at Boston Basil’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 75-5707 Alii Drive (downtown Kailua-Kona)
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Sunday, September 9, 2012 |
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Final EIS for Kihei HS Released
By News Release @ 11:23 PM :: 8632 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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"This is very encouraging news for the citizens of South Maui who have been requesting a high school in Kihei." -- Rep George Fontaine
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Sunday, September 9, 2012 |
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Lingle: Congress Must Lead on Jobs, Hirono has no Plan
By News Release @ 10:18 PM :: 8246 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Lingle also called for Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, a current member of Congress, to answer for the 40,000 unemployed in Hawaii and 12.5 million unemployed across the country with a real plan to put our people back to work.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 |
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Senators: DoD Disenfranchising Military Personnel
By News Release @ 7:52 PM :: 11531 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Department of Defense (DoD) stands in clear violation of a central provision of this federal law, which mandated the creation of on-base voter assistance offices....
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 |
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Fifteen Candidates Fail to Report Campaign Spending
By News Release @ 9:39 AM :: 9255 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The following candidates running in 2012 and on the Primary Ballot have failed to file the Final Primary Report due August 31, 2012....
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 |
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Dramatic State Tax Hikes on Agenda September 11
By News Release @ 3:57 AM :: 7576 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The new report urges the state to raise taxes, tax pensions, and cut or cancel tax deductions. And it wants to continue increased hotel room taxes....
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Friday, September 7, 2012 |
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Honolulu Has Opportunity to Meet and Greet America's Medal of Honor Recipients
By News Release @ 1:29 PM :: 6662 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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More than 50 Medal of Honor recipients will be on hand Oct. 6 for a book signing open to the public as part of the 2012 Medal of Honor Convention.
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Friday, September 7, 2012 |
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Kauai County Prosecutor Fined for Racial Harassment of White Attorney
By News Release @ 1:11 PM :: 9895 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment
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...she needed to assimilate more into the local culture and break up with her boyfriend at the time, also white, in favor of a local boy....
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Friday, September 7, 2012 |
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Full Text: DoE Requests End to NCLB Accountability
By News Release @ 12:27 AM :: 6432 Views :: Education K-12
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The Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) today filed its application for ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Flexibility with the U.S. Department of Education....
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 |
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Full Text: Obama Speech to Democrat Convention
By News Release @ 10:58 PM :: 5453 Views :: National News, Ethics
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"Joe Biden, thank you for being the best Vice President I could ever hope for...."
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 |
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Full Text: Joe Biden Democrat Convention Speech
By News Release @ 10:54 PM :: 4900 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Jilly, I want you to know that Beau, Hunt, Ashley, and I are so proud of you....
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 |
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Fact Check: Mazie Scores 10 Misrepresentations in First Forum
By News Release @ 9:32 PM :: 7926 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hirono attempted to mislead the audience at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii with at least 10 statements that were factually inaccurate and patently false....
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Named to National Governors Association Health and Homeland Security Committee
By News Release @ 8:42 PM :: 6959 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Governor Abercrombie is in North Carolina attending the Democratic Governors Association meeting as well as the Democratic National Convention. The NGA announced its committees for the 2012 – 2013 year today....
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 |
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PROP: Enviros Back Pacific Ocean Partnership
By News Release @ 8:36 PM :: 10297 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“This is a very important step in implementing the National Ocean Policy in the Pacific,” said Dave Raney, Chair of the Sierra Club’s national Marine Action Team....
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 |
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Hilo: Fired Old Boy Election Workers File New Lawsuits
By News Release @ 4:01 PM :: 9619 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Yesterday afternoon, Elections Administrator, Patricia Nakamoto, and former Senior Elections Clerk, Shyla Ayau, filed separate defamation and negligence lawsuits.
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