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Could Scott Brown's election imperil Akaka Bill?

Tuesday's election of Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown to the United States Senate has not only but a brake on healthcare reform, but it's also forced everyone to re-evaluate all the different bills related to the progressive agenda. That includes the Akaka bill which would  set up the framework to organize a native Hawaiian government. While Brown has not publicly taken a position on the bill, the Republicans did threaten to filibuster it in 2007.


Update on Neil Abercrombie resignation

After receiving some criticism for announcing his plans to resign from Congress early to campaign full-time for Governor, Hawaii Congressmember Neil Abercrombie took steps to assure his constituents that he will complete the work on such important legislation as health care reform, military spending and the Akaka Bill before resigning his seat.