FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2006

Contact:
Andy Winer
(808) 227-5932

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ENDORSES SENATOR AKAKA
The Sierra Club Supports Senator??€™s Proven Record

Honolulu ??€" Senator Dan Akaka expressed his appreciation to the Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter for its endorsement of his re-election to the U.S. Senate, and promised to continue to work toward building a sustainable Hawaii.

??€œI have always, and continue to be a strong supporter of protecting our environment," said Senator Akaka. ??€œI believe it is necessary to build a sustainable future, especially in Hawaii, which is unique for its native habitats and tropical surroundings.

For Immediate Release
October 23, 2006

Contact: Lea Okudara
Phone: 753-7169

Senator Akaka Rallies Support for the Democratic Vote
Families enjoy fun, food and entertainment at the Ohana Rally

Honolulu ??€" Senator Dan Akaka and his fellow Democratic candidates rallied together in support of the Democratic vote at the Akaka in 2006 Ohana Rally last night. About 200 supporters enjoyed an intimate gathering of good food, entertainment and fun at Noelani Elementary School.

Senator Akaka was joined by Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Senator Brian Taniguchi, Senator Carol Fukunaga, Representative Scott Nishimoto, Representative Kirk Caldwell, Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi and Democratic State House candidates Mike Abe and Della Au Belatti.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2006

Contact: Lea Okudara
(808) 539-3438

SENATOR AKAKA RECEIVES ??€œTAXPAYERS??€™ FRIEND??€ ? AWARD
Senator Earns a Perfect Score on Tax Vote Assessment

Honolulu ??€" The Citizens of Tax Justice (CTJ) recently presented Senator Dan Akaka with the ??€œTaxpayers??€™ Friend??€ ? Award for receiving a perfect score on his Congressional Tax Report Card. Senator Akaka was one of only 19 in the U.S. Senate, and among 157 of 535 members of Congress to receive this award.

??€œI am honored to be recognized for my votes against tax cuts for the very rich,??€ ? said Senator Akaka. ??€œOur country is suffering from increasing federal debt. We need to reverse the current course of the Bush Administration??€™s fiscal policies and prevent further debt increases caused by tax cuts enacted since President Bush took office.??€ ?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2006

Contact: Elisa Yadao
(808) 595-7449

HONOLULU- Senator Dan Akaka is pleased to have received additional endorsements
from: Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Association of Retired Firefighters of Hawaii, Communications Workers of America Local 9415, Governor George Ariyoshi, Hawaii State AFL-CIO, Hawaii State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the Humane Society
Legislative Fund, International Brotherhood and Allied Trades Local 1791, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 90, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 121, International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftsman

Senator Looking Forward to Next Six Weeks

Senator Daniel K. Akaka reiterated today that he is looking forward to continuing his campaign to be returned to the United States Senate.

??€œWe??€™ve just come off a tremendous effort and victory in Saturday??€™s primary election and I intend to run the same sort of campaign heading into the general election,??€ ? Akaka said.

??€œI want to thank the voters of Hawaii for their support and let them know that we will continue talking and listening to them on the important issues of the day. I do believe that there are clear differences between my general election opponent and me, particularly when it comes to questioning the direction in which the Bush Administration has taken our country,??€ ? Akaka added. ??€œWe??€™ll be talking about those issues in the coming weeks and will be working hard across the state.??€ ?