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AAA-Fund: Honoring Heroes in Public Service on April 5t

Press Release
 
For Immediate Release:  March 15, 2011

Contact:  Lida Peterson (lida@cimpa.org)

U.S. Senator Akaka, and U.S. Representatives Honda 
and Chu Honored as Heroes In Public Service at the 
11th Annual Asian American Action Fund (AAA-Fund) 
Reception on April 5th at DNC Headquarters in D.C.


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.