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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 |
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Honolulu Maoists & Holocaust Deniers protest against Israel: Star-Bulletin calls them ‘peace activists’
By Andrew Walden @ 12:56 PM :: 19606 Views :: Military
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"Ann is so inspirational," said Carolyn Hadfield (Leader of Maoist Revolutionary Communist Party and “Not In Our Name” NION). "She has that military background, so she must have soberly assessed the risks and decided it was worth it."
Michael Rivero, webmaster of the activist (Holocaust denier and 9-11 trooother) website whatreallyhappened.com, said Wright is "a very well-liked, very well-respected peace activist." He likened the Israeli raid to piracy and called it "an act of war."
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010 |
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Time to Change Course in the Middle East
By Heritage Foundation @ 6:30 PM :: 8543 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Early Monday morning in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea, helicopters lowered Israeli Commandos onto a Turkish-flagged ferry carrying 600 passengers determined to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Beset by activists armed with poles, knives and guns, the Israelis defended themselves, and the resulting violence left at least nine dead. Hours later, the International Atomic Energy Agency released a report claiming that Iran now has enough nuclear fuel, with further enrichment, to make two nuclear weapons. These two stories are not unrelated. And they ought to serve as a signal to the Obama administration that it is time to change its approach to the region.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010 |
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Gaza: Violence and Humanitarian Aid
By IPT News @ 2:18 PM :: 14070 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Was it, as some suggest, the plan of flotilla organizers all along?
It's worth remembering why the aid was being transported by sea in the first place. A convoy led by then-British MP George Galloway (Bought and paid for by Saddam Hussein via oil for food scam--AW) ended in violence at the Egyptian-Gaza border in early January after authorities delayed their entry into Gaza.
An Egyptian police officer was shot and killed by Hamas gunmen. Egypt deported Galloway, made it clear he was unwelcome there again, and told the convoy it could no longer enter through its crossing. Galloway's partner in that convoy was the Turkish-based International Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), which helped lead the flotilla.
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Monday, May 31, 2010 |
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Aiona: “May the next generation live with the purpose and conviction of our fallen heroes”
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 1:19 PM :: 4134 Views :: Energy
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It is in our hands to make certain their sacrifice was not in vain, and to honor their service by ensuring their memory lives on.
Today, we thank all of our service members and their families, and for the many families and friends whose loved ones did not return, it is with a heavy heart that we pay tribute to them now.
May we be so fortunate that the next generation lives with the purpose and conviction of our fallen heroes.
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Sunday, May 30, 2010 |
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Ed Case quits race: “Dream of a better way forward” crushed by Hawaii Democrat old boys (again)
By Andrew Walden @ 11:09 PM :: 12124 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Just as in the 2006 Senate Primary race, Ed Case has once again been forced to abandon any hope of achieving change within the Hawaii Democratic Party.
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Sunday, May 30, 2010 |
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Hawaii Democrats focus on suicide, taxes, and gay marriage
By News Release @ 12:07 AM :: 7522 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU—Today the Democratic Party of Hawai’i held its State Convention and clearly displayed that they are out of touch with the people of Hawai’i. Instead of addressing issues of importance to the people of Hawai’i, they focused on passing resolutions supporting physician assisted suicide, gay civil unions and increasing taxes on people who grow the economy and create jobs.
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Saturday, May 29, 2010 |
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Lingle: Hawaii economy recovering thanks to collaboration and sacrifice
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 11:06 PM :: 7564 Views :: Energy, Environment
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All of us in Hawai‘i have been deeply impacted by the global recession. We’ve had to make tough decisions and sacrifices– in government, in business and in our households – to deal with the impacts that began hitting our economy in mid-2008.
In true Hawai‘i fashion, our state pulled together to tackle these difficult issues. It has not been an easy task, and there have been disagreements, even heated debate, along the way. But for the most part, we have remained focused on being fiscally responsible, turning our economy around, getting our residents back to work, and setting the foundation for a stronger future.
Over the past few weeks, we have been seeing the positive results of this collaboration and sacrifice. ...
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Kaauwai: Hannemann supports HB444 gay civil unions
By Jonah Ka`auwai @ 10:02 PM :: 10095 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“Hannemann has had months to formulate an opinion on one of the state’s most pressing issues. In the past Hannemann dodged taking a stand on HB 444 because he wasn’t an official candidate. Now that he’s announced and all the fan fare is over, he continues to skirt the issue. It is clear Mufi lacks the courage and backbone to speak to his values."
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Lingle: Hannemann was AWOL on Superferry
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 9:51 PM :: 9083 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“With O‘ahu residents being the greatest beneficiaries of the Superferry, it is curious that Mayor Hannemann was noticeably absent from the discussion at the time. Yet now, as is his nature, he wants to blame others.
“The fact is that the decision to stop the Superferry was the result of a Supreme Court ruling which was a far-reaching interpretation that heretofore had never been applied to any new maritime operation in the state.”
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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CIP: Lingle-Aiona administration advance $1.8B capital improvement projects
By News Release @ 9:31 PM :: 6005 Views :: Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU 5-27-10 – Governor Linda Lingle today announced that the State has advanced more than $1.8 billion in capital improvement projects (CIP) statewide, exceeding the original goal of the Lingle-Aiona Administration’s plan launched in December 2008 to accelerate public infrastructure construction as part of a comprehensive effort to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Over the past 17 months, the State has successfully opened bids for, awarded contracts for or started construction on 827 capital improvement projects totaling $1,851,513,340.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Schofield: Public invited to Memorial Day ceremony
By News Release @ 9:29 PM :: 4740 Views :: Maui County
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii (USAG-HI) will hold a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m., May 31, at the Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. The public is invited to join the garrison as it honors Soldiers who gave their lives in service of our country.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Aiona urges non-profits to join Summer Youth jobs program
By News Release @ 9:27 PM :: 6195 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Non-profits interested in participating in the program and receiving free help for their organization can attend an informational briefing at the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium on Tuesday, June 1 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lt. Governor Aiona, DLIR Director Darwin Ching and DHS Director Lillian Koller will provide information on the program, answer questions and assistance with filling out worksite applications.
Young people, ages 14 through 23, who are interested in the program should apply as soon as possible at their nearest DLIR Workforce Development Division Office.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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DLNR: State Water Commission decision balances competing demands
By News Release @ 9:16 PM :: 10771 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The Commission’s decision also strongly emphasized responsible management of public trust resources. The Commission ordered Maui County to begin construction within three years to fix the extremely leaky Waikamoi Flume to eliminate waste and provide a more reliable water source for Upcountry domestic and agricultural uses. Commissioners stated that Maui County needs to develop alternative water sources, conservation and reclamation for water supplies. Maui County relies upon stream water for approximately 85 percent of its water needs for the Upcountry system. Due to long-term drought, this is a precarious position for the people of Maui and the County needs to shift the balance of water supply to more reliable sources that do not come at the expense of Hawaii's resources and downstream users of these same waters.
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Rep. Djou joins House Budget, Armed Services Committees
By News Release @ 4:16 PM :: 12156 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) received two key committee assignments today on the important House Budget and Armed Services Committees as he begins serving Hawaii's First Congressional District. Congressman Djou issued the following statements . . . .
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Lingle: Council on Revenues forecasting improved revenue collections
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 11:55 AM :: 7080 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“We are pleased that the Council on Revenues is now forecasting improved revenue collections. The latest projection reflects an improving economy and is an encouraging sign that Hawai‘i is headed in the right direction.
“While the upward adjustment is positive, we need to remain focused on creating jobs, stimulating our economy and monitoring the state’s cash flow.”
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Finnegan: ACT 144 Lifts Charter Cap but reduces Charter funding
By News Release @ 11:43 AM :: 9331 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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"In the same move of removing restraint on one end of the charter school pipeline, this legislation effectively places a new constraint on the other end, which ultimately lessens the funding available for charters. Especially as the number of charters continues to grow, charter schools will unfortunately see fewer and fewer dollars available."
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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Greenwood Mafia grabs two power positions in UH system
By Andrew Walden @ 10:52 AM :: 23659 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Some in the UH Hilo community are shocked and surprised by UH Board of Regents' unanimous May 20 decision selecting Donald O Straney, Dean of Biological Sciences at Cal Poly Pomona, to take the place of UH Hilo's retiring Chancellor Rose Tseng. Others, such as UHPA President AJ Musto, are surprised by the transfer of Rockne Freitas to head up UH's legislative lobbying as UH Vice President of student affairs and university and community relations.
They shouldn't be....
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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White House in Disarray
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:04 AM :: 8704 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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A fudgelike goo coating Louisiana's marshes. A thick oil slick stretching across the Gulf of Mexico. A plume of oil miles below the ocean surface. A tragic loss of life. Reverberating economic consequences. Throw in a poll that shows that 53 percent of Americans rate President Barack Obama "poor" or "very poor" in his handling of the Gulf oil spill, and it's no wonder the President yesterday broke his 308-day self-imposed press conference moratorium in hopes of conveying some semblance of leadership amid an environmental, economic and human catastrophe that has spiraled out of his control.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Honolulu Mayor: Rules for Special Election
By Selected News Articles @ 8:29 PM :: 8555 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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(Vacancy is to be) (f)illed by a special election to be called by the Council within 10 days and to be held within 60 days after occurrence of the vacancy. If any special or general election is to be held in the City after 30 days and within 180 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, the election shall be held in conjunction with such other election.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Kaauwai: Hannemann is train wreck for Hawaii
By Jonah Ka`auwai @ 7:26 PM :: 9554 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“Hannemann has raised property taxes, sewer fees, admission fees, motor vehicle fees, parking meter rates and pushed for the general excise tax increase. Under his watch, Honolulu was named the 2nd most expensive city to do business in. He is leaving office early to campaign for Governor, and he's given no guarantee that he will not jump ship again to run for U.S. Senate in 2012.
“Hawai’i can expect the same reckless leadership, strong-arming from the old guard Democrat network and closed-door bargaining with public labor union bosses at the state level with Hannemann as Hawai’i’s governor.
“This November, Republican candidates will be the voices of bold leadership and change Hawai’i needs. We are confident in the leadership of Lt. Governor Duke Aiona and know Hawai’i voters recognize his commitment to enhancing Hawai’i’s economy through responsible government spending and investment in the private sector.”
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Good News: A small elite no longer runs Hawaii -- Bad News: Mufi thinks he can change that
By Andrew Walden @ 6:35 PM :: 16637 Views :: Energy, Environment
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An article in the October, 2009 edition of Hawaii Business--“Good News: A Small Elite No Longer Runs Hawaii—Bad News Nobody Does” --takes on the lack of leadership in Hawaii. Pointing to the failure of the Superferry and other recent projects, former Theo Davies CEO David Heenan says “people are somewhat burned out by all this consensus seeking. It ends up being just meeting after meeting, and all of a sudden, the window of opportunity closes.” His views are front and center in an article which could have been titled: “The case for Mufi Hannemann’s candidacy.”
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Panos: Mufi's out, Mayor's race is on
By News Release @ 3:05 PM :: 7759 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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For several months now he has been campaigning for Governor and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars for his run for Governor while at the same time receiving full salary from Honolulu taxpayers. This is clearly not in the best interest of Oahu.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Darwin Ching resigns DLIR to run for Prosecutor
By News Release @ 2:57 PM :: 8550 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today announced that Darwin Ching has resigned as director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR). Ching, who has served as director since August 2007, resigned his position in preparation for his campaign to run for Honolulu City Prosecutor. His last day as director will be June 15.
“I appreciate Darwin’s leadership as labor director,” said Governor Lingle. “During his tenure, Darwin was instrumental in assisting thousands of Hawai‘i’s workers who lost their jobs as the global recession impacted our state. Throughout this challenging economic period, Darwin and his team remained focused on ensuring the well-being of Hawai‘i’s workers while helping to create new jobs for our residents. I wish him well in his future pursuits.”
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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8 Ways To Stop HB 444 (Civil Unions)
By News Release @ 2:44 PM :: 4732 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Legislature is disenfranchising thousands of Hawaii’s voters who have consistently lobbied the Legislature in large numbers against HB444 for the past 2 years.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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Aiona: “Hawaii can’t afford Hannemann”
By News Release @ 1:50 PM :: 8950 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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"I look forward to putting my support for Hawai`i's working families and small businesses against (Hannemann's) record of raising taxes and increasing the cost of living for our residents on O`ahu.
"Hawai`i can't afford him."
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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Rep. Djou co-sponsors Balanced Budget Amendment
By News Release @ 8:31 PM :: 11176 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“As the country faces a looming fiscal crisis, it’s time to finally do something about Washington’s out-of-control spending. A balanced budget amendment will force Congress to take a serious look at its priorities and find a solution rather than handing the problem to future generations."
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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Lingle cites recovery as State Tax refunds pump $64M into economy
By News Release @ 12:52 PM :: 7171 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“We are pleased that we are able to get refunds out to tax filers,” said Governor Lingle. “We are able to issue the refunds at this time because of higher than expected tax collections, which is an encouraging sign that our economy is beginning to recover. I want to again thank Hawai‘i taxpayers for their patience and understanding as we continue to work to address our budget shortfall, while setting the foundation for a stronger economic future.”
Governor Lingle announced on Monday, May 17 that the State would immediately begin issuing state income tax refunds that were processed during the months of January and February. She made the decision after tax revenue collections for the first 10 months of the current fiscal year came in higher expected.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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Cook Political Report: "Hawaii Democrats are a mess"
By News Release @ 12:51 PM :: 11190 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii will hold the latest primary in the nation on September 18th. And just because only one Democrat will emerge to face Djou on that date doesn’t mean Hawaii Democrats’ civil war will end. In fact, the finger-pointing taking place in local Democratic circles could produce an even larger, more fractured field of candidates in the primary, leaving Democrats with little time to repair bruised egos and allowing Djou to stay far above the fray as the fall campaign season begins. Only one Republican holds a more Democratic seat than Djou, and Djou will be a top target, but Democrats have their work cut out for them. President Bush’s 47 percent share here in 2004 and GOP Gov. Linda Lingle’s big majorities in 2002 and 2006 show that HI-01 is open to voting for the right kind of Republican, especially when Democrats are a mess.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Furloughs: Aiona, Finnegan praise all sides for “coming together and getting the job done”
By News Release @ 8:42 PM :: 6462 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"We achieved a comprehensive solution because everyone brought something to the table and cooler heads prevailed for the sake of our children."
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Governor Lingle negotiates end to Furlough Fridays
By News Release @ 8:37 PM :: 8286 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The agreement was made possible due to a unique three-way public-private partnership between the State, teachers and the major banks in Hawai‘i. The plan calls for use of $57.2 million from the Hurricane Relief Fund, $2.2 million in federal funds, and six planning days the teachers have agreed to give back to the state. A $10 million line of credit from local banks is also available if needed.
“I am happy to announce that furloughs are over and children will be able to return to the classroom for the entire upcoming school year. We have been able to do this without laying off teachers, increasing the size of classes, raising taxes, or adversely impacting the State budget,” Governor Lingle said. “I am particularly proud that the major banks in our state stepped up and offered a line of credit that will give the Department of Education access to additional funds, if needed, to help end the furloughs.”
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Ed Case: “Colleen’s goal was not to beat Charles….We can expect far more of the same”
By News Release @ 8:12 PM :: 10716 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Colleen's goal, as confirmed election night by her campaign manager, was not to beat Charles but to finish second.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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National Democrats portray Dan Inouye as Republican plaything
By Selected News Articles @ 3:31 PM :: 12153 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Mapping out their plan of attack in nightly Hawaii-focused 7:00 pm meetings, top NRCC brass sought ways to exploit the hard feelings that still remained from Case’s 2006 primary challenge to Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka—a move that rankles many Hawaii Democrats to this day.
(So it is the Republicans who got Inouye and Akaka all riled up over this. Perhaps the DCCC agrees with Ed Case's assessment of the Senators' mental faculties?)
In one instance Djou media advisor Ben Burger worked with NRCC officials to craft a 30-second TV ad that asserted Case missed many votes “while campaigning against Senator Akaka.”
(Is that all it took?)
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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Campaign message strategy: How the Case was closed
By News Release @ 1:09 PM :: 11984 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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IWV determined to engage with an Electioneering Communication designed to inform voters of three key data points:
- First, that Case had voted 72 times for higher taxes IWV Report on Hawaii 1 Special Election GEB International Inc. during his four-year tenure representing Hawaii’s Second Congressional District;
- second, that Case had received three “F” ratings from the nonpartisan National Taxpayers Union; and,
- third, that Case had recently hired indicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagjojevich’s political consultant, better known to the FBI as “Advisor B” on their surveillance tapes of Blagojevich — and that this advisor had counseled the disgraced former governor to try to swap Barack Obama’s Senate seat.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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1986: A good omen for Charles Djou
By Selected News Articles @ 12:47 PM :: 11731 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The closest precedent to the situation in Hawaii 1 today was the 1986 race for the same seat, which featured both a special election and a divisive Democratic primary and resulted in a Republican victory in November. That divisiveness presumably contributed to the poor showing of Democratic nominee Mufi Hannemann in November. That looks like a good omen for Charles Djou.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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National Dems: Dump Hanabusa AND Case
By Selected News Articles @ 11:55 AM :: 10626 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Dems are beginning to consider the need for some kind of compromise candidate. Hanabusa is still unlikely to win a general election, they believe, and Case will have trouble winning a primary. Though official behind-the-scenes talks have yet to begin, they are likely to start in earnest in the future.
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Monday, May 24, 2010 |
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Special Election Polls vs Reality: Measuring culture of retaliation?
By Andrew Walden @ 12:43 PM :: 11399 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Consider the possibility that Hanabusa supporters—especially union members--are people who see themselves trapped in a web of retaliation. Pollster ccAdvertising’s extreme undercount of Hanabusa votes indicates that up to 40% of Hanabusa voters clammed up. The CivilBeat poll showed only 17% of Hanabusa voters feared to speak up.
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Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
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Djou: Hawaii stood up to the old boy network
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 9473 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Today, the people of Hawaii have sent a message to our Congress that we will not sit idly by and watch our great Nation stripped of its best by burdensome debt and wasteful government spending. We sent a message that we need our government to focus on creating jobs and making life better for all of us.
Hawaii stood up to the old boy network tonight and elected a Member of Congress that will be accountable to the people and will put Hawaii’s interests first. I am eager to start working with the people of Hawaii to restore confidence in our nation and our government.”
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Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
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69% of voters reject machine candidate Hanabusa: Djou heads for Congress with bright prospects for November reelection
By Andrew Walden @ 1:11 PM :: 13321 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hanabusa apparently believes she owns 60% of the voters: "Let's not forget, 60 percent of the vote is still Democrat and it's going to be a Democrat facing off against a Republican in November."
Djou responded to this kind of reasoning in a May 17 statement: “Contrary to the opinion of the old guard, this congressional seat is not owned by the Democrat Party. It isn't owned by any union or special interest group. This seat is owned by the people. At its core, this belief separates me from my opponents.”
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Djou Wins Congressional seat by nearly 9% margin
By Andrew Walden @ 10:54 PM :: 11301 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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RESULTS (second read):
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(R) DJOU, Charles 67,610 39.4%
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(D) HANABUSA, Colleen 52,802 30.8%
- (D) CASE, Ed 47,391 27.6%
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Honolulu: Chris Wong announces bid to take Rod Tam’s Council seat
By News Release @ 1:33 PM :: 10156 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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HONOLULU, May 18, 2010 – Christopher J. Wong, small business owner and non-profit advocate announced his candidacy for the City Council tonight at the Mandalay Restaurant in downtown Honolulu. In attendance to this intimate event were Chris Wong Campaign Committee Honorary Chair, Oswald K. Stender; publisher of Hawai‘i’s Most Wanted magazine and Committee Chair Mary Jean Castillo-Barkley; business leaders and elected officials in support of his candidacy.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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State Water Commission to decide if OHA destroys State’s last sugar cane plantation
By News Release @ 12:29 PM :: 10161 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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PA‘IA, MAUI – The State Commission on Water Resource Management will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 25, in Pa‘ia, Maui, to hear public testimony and decide on a petition to amend the interim instream flow standards for 19 east Maui streams: Waikamoi, Alo, Wahinepe‘e, Puohokamoa, Haipua‘ena, Punalau, Honomanu, Nua‘ailua, ‘Ohi‘a, West Wailuaiki, East Wailuaiki, Kopili‘ula, Puaka‘a, Waiohue, Pa‘akea, Wai‘a‘aka, Kapa‘ula, Hanawi, and Makapipi.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Oahu Republicans to host two campaign celebrations today
By News Release @ 12:19 PM :: 7346 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Charles Djou Election Night Party
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Hawai'i Republican Party Headquarters
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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Last Day for voting: Drop-off locations at Pearl City, Capitol close at 6PM
By Selected News Articles @ 11:43 AM :: 10047 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Voters in the Hawaii first Congressional District Special election may drop off their mail-in ballots at the Office of Elections, located at 802 Lehua Ave. in Pearl City. The deadline to return ballots is 6pm today.
Pearl City Elections Office location>>> MAP
Ballots are also being collected at the State Capitol near the Father Damien statue until 6pm.
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Friday, May 21, 2010 |
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Heritage: Raising Arizona's Defense
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:46 PM :: 7916 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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It isn't easy being Arizona these days, especially when President Barack Obama puts politics before Americans' interests, a foreign head of state before the United States, and an agenda of apology before much-needed, sensible reforms.
But that's just what happened this week when Mexican President Felipe Calderon visited Washington, DC. President Obama extended a warm hand to Calderon and demagogued Arizona’s illegal immigration law all in the name of politics.
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Friday, May 21, 2010 |
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WSJ: Paradise Lost? A Project in Hawaii Stumbles
By Selected News Articles @ 10:12 AM :: 14438 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, World News, Family
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The final tally will become clearer later this month, when Bank of Scotland, now part of Lloyd's Banking Group PLC, completes an auction for the debt on the property on the west side of Hawai'i, or, as it is known to locals, the Big Island. The price is expected to be in the $50 million-to-$100 million range, according to people involved in the process.
In 2006, at the height of the real-estate boom, a private appraiser valued the property, known as Hokuli'a, at between $600 million and $800 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The owner, Lyle Anderson, a Phoenix-based developer, has sold about one-third of the lots. But in early January, he defaulted on its debt, which was in the form of a $1 billion Bank of Scotland mortgage on Hokuli'a and five other less-valuable properties, according to people involved in the project's sale.
How this happened: Hokuli’a Settlement Exposed
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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Hawaii Week in Shanghai: Governor to lead delegation to China, Japan
By News Release @ 4:43 PM :: 13471 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“This trip to China is another important component in our ongoing effort to expand long-term economic development and business opportunities for Hawai‘i in the emerging China market,” said Governor Lingle. “It is vital that our state continue to build and strengthen relationships in Asia, especially China, that will position Hawai‘i businesses and residents to capitalize on future economic and investment opportunities and strengthen our cultural and educational partnerships.”
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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Special Election Polls close Saturday: Djou pushes voter turnout
By News Release @ 12:46 PM :: 11220 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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On Saturday, you can also drop your ballot off at the State Capitol near the Father Damien statue until 6pm.
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