August 18, 2006

MAUI AKAKA HEADQUARTERS TO HOST ??€œIMUA AKAKA 2006??€ ?

KAHULUI ??€" Senator Daniel K. Akaka??€™s campaign will be hosting ??€œImua Akaka 2006,??€ ? a free Ho??€˜olaulea open to the public on Saturday, August 19 from 4:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Entertainment for the evening includes Raiatea Helm and performances by two local hula halau. Senator Akaka will be making a brief appearance at the event, which will be held at the Maui Akaka Campaign Headquarters in the Kahului Shopping Center. The campaign??€™s second ??€œAkaka Keiki Safety Day??€ ? will be held earlier that morning from

August 18, 2006

SENATOR AKAKA RECEIVES POLICE UNION ENDORSEMENT

HONOLULU?? ? ??€"Senator Dan Akaka has been endorsed by the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) for his re-election to the U.S. Senate.

??€œEveryday, members of Hawaii??€™s police departments play significant roles in ensuring our safety and protecting our lives,??€ ? Akaka said. ??€œI am honored to receive their support and promise to continue to help them do their jobs.??€ ?

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, Senator Akaka has championed increases in funding for first responders. In 2005, he offered an amendment to the FY06 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act to counter budget cuts proposed by the Administration and the Republican Congress by increasing first responder funding by $587 million. Senator Akaka also cosponsored the Homeland Security Grant Enhancement Act, which ensures that Hawaii receives a consistent amount of first responder funding on an annual basis. This funding has helped to improve emergency communications and purchase protective equipment for Hawaii??€™s police officers.

August 17, 2006

150,000 Workers Support Senator Akaka

HONOLULU??€" The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has endorsed Senator Dan Akaka in his bid for reelection for the U.S. Senate. The NASW represents over 150,000 professional social workers nationwide, including a Hawaii Chapter. The organization extended its support of the Akaka "in light of (his) commitment to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities."
"I am honored and humbled by the endorsement of this organization, whose members know first-hand the daily hardships facing our families and communities," Akaka said. "I salute them for the work they do and will continue to support their efforts in the field with legislation that strengthens our nation's social services safety net."

Senator Akaka's Statement Opposing the Estate Tax Bill

OPPOSING CLOTURE ON H.R. 5970

Mr. AKAKA: Mr. President, it pains me to have to choose between
the urgent needs of important groups in my constituency, which is why my
decision to oppose cloture on the so-called "trifecta bill," combining
an estate tax compromise, minimum wage increase, and tax extenders, is a
difficult one for me. However, it is one that I find to be necessary.

There are some good measures in this bill, particularly in the tax
extenders package. I applaud my colleague in the House, Representative

Honolulu - The Akaka in 2006 campaign fund reports $1 million cash on hand as of June 30, 2006, having received more than $780,000 in contributions during the most recent Federal Elections Commission reporting period.

The campaign received 3312 contributions during the reporting period. Of that number 2315 contributions or nearly 70% were from Hawaii. More than 90% of all of the contributions were for $100 or less.

"I know that you have been doing a lot...I appreciate your efforts and I am sorry I cannot give more, living on a set income. Good luck in your coming election."

"Donating $20. Good luck."

"Sorry that I cannot make a larger donation. I remember the days you were at Kaneohe Elem. School and appreciate all that you've done..."

"I'm a kupuna, 86 years old living on Social Security, unable to contribute, will give you my vote Danny. Imua!"