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Entries for November 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012 |
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Japanese Magazine Fight Gets Nasty in Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 4:44 PM :: 6838 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...without justification and without an honest belief in the truth of the matters defendant announced that plaintiff had committed rape, sexual harassment, promoting prostitution rings to executives of well-known Japanese corporations....
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Thursday, November 15, 2012 |
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Benghazi Hearings Begin on Capitol Hill
By Heritage Foundation @ 3:45 PM :: 7051 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Today, hearings begin in the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House and Senate Intelligence Committees ....
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Thursday, November 15, 2012 |
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Inouye hospitalized after fall
By Selected News Articles @ 1:20 PM :: 8190 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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He fell at his apartment in Rockville, Md ... taken to the Bethesda Naval Hospital
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Thursday, November 15, 2012 |
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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DoE Releases School by School Enrollment Figures
By News Release @ 9:32 PM :: 6147 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...enrollment for the 2012-13 school year -- with all 254 Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) schools and 32 charter schools -- is 183,251, an increase of 1.1 percent compared to last year’s total of 181,213...
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Rushes to Negotiating Table as HSTA Protest Looms
By News Release @ 9:17 PM :: 5484 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The State Negotiating Team and representatives with the Hawaii State Teachers Association today resumed negotiations.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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Honolulu Council Calls for Investigation of Election
By Tom Berg @ 8:46 PM :: 8090 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Honolulu City Council passed Resolution 12-305 unanimously requesting an investigation be conducted on last week’s elections
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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Obama Nominates Environmental Lawyer to Rule Over Hawaii
By News Release @ 8:23 PM :: 7990 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...his practice focused on product liability, toxic tort, and environmental cost recovery litigation....
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 |
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Do You Trust the Government with Your Computer?
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:25 PM :: 4139 Views :: National News, Ethics
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...the federal government has had 13 breaches and failures of its own cybersecurity just in the last six months....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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Medicaid Patients Have Worse Access and Outcomes than Privately Insured
By NCPA @ 7:40 PM :: 4479 Views :: National News, Ethics
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One way the Obama administration chose to deal with the pressing health care crisis was a massive expansion of Medicaid....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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The Fiscal Cliff: A Primer
By NCPA @ 7:37 PM :: 4676 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Obama must quickly come to an agreement with lawmakers on the "fiscal cliff," a combination of spending cuts and tax increases that pose a threat to the fragile economic recovery....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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Electric Vehicle Economics Don't Pencil Out
By NCPA @ 7:26 PM :: 4167 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Electric vehicles are doing poorly in the car market because automakers are unable to lower their prices....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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Did the Election Save ObamaCare?
By John Goodman @ 7:17 PM :: 5260 Views :: National News, Ethics
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are six major flaws in ObamaCare. They are so serious that the Democrats are going to have to perform major surgery on the legislation in the next few years....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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Charity Wraps Up Successful Listening Tour in Yap
By News Release @ 7:03 PM :: 7130 Views :: World News, Family
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Habele Directors and supporters just completed their 2012 “Listening Tour” in Yap State, Micronesia.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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The Election’s Major Implications for Education
By Heritage Foundation @ 6:31 PM :: 4377 Views :: National News, Ethics
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From No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waivers to school choice, education policy will surely heat up in the coming months.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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Wind on the Wane: An Update on Recent Wind Project News
By News Release @ 4:17 PM :: 11217 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Wind project impacts “may be worse than climate change,” says UK Environment Minister....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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Hanalei vs Omidyar: Update
By Selected News Articles @ 1:46 PM :: 10469 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party
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At the request of the Hanalei to Haena Community Association, Pierre Omidyar's resort development team from his Ohana Real Estate Investors LLC (OREI) will make a public presentation at 6:00 pm at the Hanalei School Cafeteria on Tuesday, November 13, 2012....
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 |
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The Threats of a Lame Duck Congress
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:55 PM :: 4000 Views :: National News, Ethics
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The lame-duck session begins today, with retiring and defeated Members of Congress coming back to Washington ... Congress has 16 working days scheduled between now and the end of the year, though it could add more....
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Monday, November 12, 2012 |
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Hear a Veteran's Story
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:15 PM :: 4304 Views :: National News, Ethics
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For nearly 100 years, America has been celebrating on November 11. Originally it was to remember the end of the First World War that was supposed to be the one that would end them all. Sadly, this was not the case....
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Monday, November 12, 2012 |
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Employment Opportunities with the Hawaii State Legislature
By News Release @ 12:50 PM :: 10471 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Have you ever been interested in learning the inner workings of State Government? Do you want to help make your State a better place to live and work?
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Monday, November 12, 2012 |
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HEMIC CEO: Pill Mills Running up Costs
By Selected News Articles @ 11:24 AM :: 4628 Views
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... over-prescribing of narcotic drugs and the dispensing of repackaged drugs results in insurance reimbursement at much higher rates than usual under customary medical fee schedules, adds Welch, who says legislation is needed to help control spiraling costs....
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Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
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Election Sabotage: Is Jamae Kawauchi Kevin Cronin?
By Andrew Walden @ 9:15 PM :: 12987 Views :: Office of Elections
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Was Cronin sabotaged by Yoshina and Nago’s cronies in order to make way for Nago? In retrospect, the campaign against Cronin bears all the hallmarks of the campaign against Jamae Kawauchi.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
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Lawsuit: Kahuku Windfarm May Never Get its Turbines Repaired
By Andrew Walden @ 8:38 PM :: 15619 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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The importance of having Clipper continue to honor parts, service and maintenance agreements on the turbines is one of the critical concerns for First Wind....
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Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
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Akaku, Olelo to Broadcast PLDC Hearing Live
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 6307 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Public Land Development Corporation Public Hearing live on Akaku Channel 54 and Olelo Channel 55. The meeting is being held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
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Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
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HSTA Launches 'Work to Rule' Protest
By Selected News Articles @ 5:21 PM :: 9895 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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They will enter the school exactly at 8am and then leave exactly at 3pm ....
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Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Admin: HSTA Position 'Fundamentally Flawed'
By News Release @ 5:04 PM :: 5635 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The labor board is telling the Supreme Court it has the discretion to take as long as it wants, possibly years, to render a decision....
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Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
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General Excise Tax Needs a Few Tweaks
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 5:57 AM :: 6481 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...lawmakers figured that the general public would not notice that the exemptions were temporarily suspended....
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Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
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Hawaii Veterans Day Events 2012
By Selected News Articles @ 9:41 PM :: 6554 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Events and Ceremonies Statewide
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Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
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Kauai Chief: Valenciano's Decision Likely to be Appealed and Overturned
By Selected News Articles @ 4:27 PM :: 6633 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party
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After review by some of the most respected legal minds in the state, the ruling by Judge Valenciano has a high probability of being appealed and overturned....
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Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
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Hawaii Investors Given Priority Access to Tax-Exempt State Bonds
By News Release @ 3:13 PM :: 5599 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie announced the State of Hawaii’s “AA/AA/Aa2” credit rating was reaffirmed by three major credit agencies. He encouraged Hawaii investors to take advantage of this strong rating and purchase tax-exempt state bonds on Nov. 13 and 14.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
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House Republican Caucus Elects Johanson, Fukumoto
By News Release @ 1:25 PM :: 7124 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Following Ward’s announcement, the House Minority Caucus met today to elect Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson, 32, as House Minority Leader and Rep. Beth Fukumoto, 29, as House Minority Floor Leader....
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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Larry Flynt: Porn Industry "Will Start Shooting in Hawaii"
By Video @ 6:55 PM :: 9065 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Measure B requires porn actors to wear condoms on film sets and for producers to apply and pay for health and film permits.
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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HELCO Files 50MW Geothermal RFP
By News Release @ 6:41 PM :: 6734 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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Hawaii Electric Light Company is seeking to add up to 50 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power at prices not tied to the cost of oil to help lower electricity costs for customers....
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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Maui TEA Party Veterans Day Picnic
By News Release @ 5:25 PM :: 7086 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Keopuolani Park (corner of Kaahumanu and Kanaloa) on Sunday, November 11th between 11:30AM and 1:30PM....
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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Hawaii Family Forum: Redouble Voter Registration Effort
By Selected News Articles @ 5:04 PM :: 6255 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...there are still thousands of people in Hawaii who choose not to vote. There is so much work to be done in that regard and we will continue to expand and define more clearly our iVOTE Hawaii efforts....
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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What Does the Election Mean for Obamacare?
By Heritage Foundation @ 3:57 PM :: 4112 Views :: National News, Ethics
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...many of the health care law’s serious effects were delayed until after the election. Ten of its 18 new tax hikes have yet to kick in....
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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Full Text: New DoTax Rules on Solar Tax Credits
By News Release @ 2:20 PM :: 7259 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...Tax guidance issued in 2010 has created uncertainty among taxpayers, an unlevel playing field within the renewable energy industry, and presented difficult tax enforcement issues for the Department....
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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Full Text: 2012 Hawaii Career Ready Study
By News Release @ 12:53 PM :: 5327 Views :: Energy, Environment
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More than 120 Hawaii employers hiring in today’s economy participated in the updated study through interviews and a survey that focused on “living wage” career pathways....
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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Hannity: "I've Evolved on Immigration"
By Selected News Articles @ 11:48 AM :: 4100 Views :: National News, Ethics
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"...create a pathway for those that are here...."
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Friday, November 9, 2012 |
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Spirit of LIFE 20th Anniversary 2012 Gala Celebration
By News Release @ 2:29 AM :: 6675 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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November 9th 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sheraton Keauhou Resort, Kailua-Kona
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 |
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FULL TEXT: Fraud Indictment for Stevie Wonder Concert
By News Release @ 4:59 PM :: 8417 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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A federal grand jury in Honolulu yesterday indicted Marc Hubbardage 44, of North Carolina and Sean Barriero, age 44, of Miami....
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 |
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'Green' Energy: Hawaiian Electric, ASB Rake in the Bucks
By News Release @ 4:55 PM :: 5641 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaiian Electric Company invested $188 million, close to twice its earnings, in local infrastructure projects to modernize the electric grid and reliably integrate increasing amounts of renewable energy. At American Savings Bank ... a $15 million increase in clean energy loans.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012 |
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Senate Dems Announce 2013 Leadership
By News Release @ 2:10 AM :: 6389 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Here is complete listing of Senate Leadership and Committee Chairmanships....
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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Jones Act Shipbuilding Burdens Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and Puerto Rico
By Michael Hansen @ 9:58 PM :: 11305 Views :: Jones Act
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...the “prices for new ships have fallen to an eight-year low” and may be pushed down another 15 percent....
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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Nonaka: A Good Night for the Kahua Group
By Dylan Nonaka @ 8:10 PM :: 6173 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...the fight for those seats are not over and we look forward to what the future holds....
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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Hawaii GOP: Reason to be Optimistic
By David S Chang @ 8:03 PM :: 6005 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...our newly elected Republicans are young, driven, and have a passion for representing their district....
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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Charles Djou Thanks his Supporters
By Rep Charles Djou @ 1:20 PM :: 5753 Views :: Energy, Environment
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May God bless you, the State of Hawaii and the United States of America....
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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Borreca, Boylan and the New McCarthyism
By Andrew Walden @ 12:52 PM :: 6340 Views :: Energy, Environment
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These are the new McCarthyites -- on a witch hunt for racists instead of communists....
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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Lingle: What I Plan to do Next
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 4:35 AM :: 6599 Views :: Energy, Environment
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I have set up a new email address at which you can reach me....
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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At Least 69 Precincts Ran Low on Ballots—Some as Early as 10AM
By Selected News Articles @ 3:27 AM :: 8573 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hokulani Elementary School, left without ballots for more than four hours between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m....the paper ballots that eventually arrived were designated for a different district and were in Japanese and Ilocano....
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