Akaka loses post as Veterans' Affairs chairman (The Honolulu Star Advertiser 1/26)
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Sen. Akaka to serve as leader of Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) will serve as chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in the 112th Congress.
Akaka is a longtime member of the committee. His biggest issue has been federal recognition for Native Hawaiians.
The committee has yet to announce its first business meeting or first hearing.
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Akaka loses post as Veterans' Affairs chairman (The Honolulu Star Advertiser 1/26)
Akaka loses post as Veterans' Affairs chairman (The Honolulu Star Advertiser 1/26)
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