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Monday, July 19, 2010 |
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Djou “Rapidly becoming one of most active and outspoken US Reps”
By News Release @ 12:37 AM :: 10267 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Despite having served for less than two months, Hawaii Congressman Charles K. Djou is influencing national policy in Washington. He has rapidly become one of the most active and outspoken representatives in the U.S. today.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 |
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Mufi checks poll, decides on HB444
By News Release @ 11:56 PM :: 7914 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“After more than 10 days of political maneuvering, Hannemann must have reviewed his polls and discovered that taking a clear stance on HB444 was politically beneficial.
"Is this the kind of pono leadership Hannemann promises in his latest television ad? Hawaii deserves a principled Governor who is not afraid to make decisions and take positions on controversial issues.”
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Friday, July 16, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Djou calls for peace in Thailand
By News Release @ 4:46 PM :: 12878 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Thursday’s editorial in the Washington Post: “Wrong way in Thailand” highlights an issue of personal significance to Congressman Djou. He is the first Member of Congress of Thai descent and still has family living in Bangkok.
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Friday, July 16, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Djou on CNBC Worldwide Exchange
By News Release @ 3:38 PM :: 13493 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Washington, DC — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) appeared on the CNBC program “Worldwide Exchange” to discuss, among other things, the flawed financial regulatory reform bill that passed the U.S. Congress, the ballooning national deficit and debt, and Congress’ failure to pass a budget.
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Friday, July 16, 2010 |
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Prevedouros: Ten Billion Dollars and Counting Spells MISMANAGEMENT
By News Release @ 3:21 PM :: 8145 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“The sewer fix and the EPA consent decree (these are two different things) are likely to cost about $4.5 billion. Add $5.5 Billion for the rail and Oahu taxpayers face a $10 Billion fiscal liability. For a city with a typical capital improvement program (CIP) of no more than One Billion dollars per year this spells mismanagement.
“The rail project and the mismanagement of sewer and water mains leaves Honolulu with record tax increases, chronic homelessness, crumbling infrastructure, and some of the worst roads in the country.
“And let's not forget corruption....
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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Djou: Unemployment increases under ‘stimulus’ spending
By News Release @ 11:29 AM :: 7980 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the so-called “stimulus,” was enacted in February of 2009 when the national unemployment rate was 8.2% and Hawaii’s unemployment rate was 6.3%. Today, unemployment is at 9.5% nationally and remains at 6.3% in Hawaii.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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Djou campaign raises $935K in 2nd Quarter
By News Release @ 1:13 AM :: 9724 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Congressman Charles K. Djou is entering the general election with a strong showing of support from 4,137 individual donors for the quarter that ended June 30, 2010. The Djou campaign raised $935,435 in the second quarter, receiving nearly $200,000 of that in the five weeks after his special election victory. Djou has entered the third quarter with $379,046 on hand.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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Djou pushes Feds to cut red tape blocking Honolulu municipal waste exports
By News Release @ 1:10 AM :: 10711 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Washington, DC — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) today expressed his concern regarding the municipal waste buildup in Honolulu to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and received verbal assurance that the matter would be resolved as quickly as possible.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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Djou: “If our nation continues down this fiscally reckless path, what is happening in Hawaii will be writ large”
By News Release @ 1:02 AM :: 9856 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“If our nation continues down this fiscally reckless path, what is happening in Hawaii will be writ large, and that is an outcome that we simply cannot afford”
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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Djou backs line item veto to cut waste
By News Release @ 12:56 AM :: 9873 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“I met with constituents of Hawaii’s First Congressional District while I was home this past week,” Djou said. “From town hall meetings to business visits to encounters on the street, the number one concern that constituents expressed to me was the reckless and runaway federal spending in Washington.”
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
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Sen Fred Hemmings endorses Lynn Finnegan for Lt Governor
By News Release @ 2:04 PM :: 9230 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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"Having worked with Lynn for many years as part of the Legislative Minority Caucus, I continue to be impressed by her bold and yet compassionate leadership. Her work, characterized by her willingness to collaborate in a bipartisan way, has been an asset to the Legislature and to the people of Hawai'i. As our next Lt. Governor, I am confident Lynn Finnegan will continue the strong, balanced leadership we need on the 5th floor."
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Monday, July 12, 2010 |
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Hawaii Republicans bring 13 candidates to Election Office, need 8 more
By News Release @ 10:36 PM :: 13598 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“We made a pledge to fill every open seat this year and we are very close to it with just about seven days left before the filing deadline,” said Dylan Nonaka, Executive Director of the Hawaii Republican Party. “We have a lot of people working on recruiting quality candidates and are making every effort to challenge every race. This is going to be an exciting year for Republicans in Hawaii.”
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Monday, July 12, 2010 |
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HSTA demands candidates oppose funds for disabled students
By Andrew Walden @ 4:38 PM :: 9900 Views :: Education K-12, Health Care, Labor
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From question #7:
“HSTA opposes any legislation to provide public funds for tax subsidies (tax credits, tax deductions) or vouchers for private education, religious or home school expenses, or inclusion of vouchers within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).”
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 |
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Honolulu Council to hear testimony on Rail EIS Wednesday
By News Release @ 2:08 PM :: 6451 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Testimony will be accepted at the end of the Council calendar. The meeting is this Wednesday 7/14/2010 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at City Council Chambers in Honolulu Hale (530 South King Street.) As this is the last item on the agenda, Council will probably not hear testimony until after 2:00 p.m.
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Friday, July 9, 2010 |
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“Why I left Jihad” Ex-terrorist to speak at Calvary Chapel of Honolulu
By Selected News Articles @ 10:13 PM :: 12466 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Walid Shoebat, ex-PLO member, will be speaking at the Sunday, July 11, services at Calvary Chapel of Honolulu (8:30am, 10:45am, and 6:00pm). The public is invited.
Calvary Chapel of Honolulu is located in Aiea, on Komo Mai Drive. LINK>>> Google map
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Friday, July 9, 2010 |
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Djou to hold four talk-stories Saturday
By News Release @ 9:13 PM :: 9777 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Holomua Elementary School, Mililani High School, Pearl Ridge Elementary School, Kawananakoa Middle School
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Friday, July 9, 2010 |
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Thieves Celebrate Independence Day by stealing Aiona, Finnegan campaign signs
By News Release @ 8:49 PM :: 7927 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The Finnegan campaign signs were hung near several Duke Aiona campaign banners, which were also taken prior to the start of the parade. Each sign was hung only after receiving explicit permission from the respective home owners or occupants. When one home owner was asked what happened to the signage, they responded that persons approached their door claiming to be from the Finnegan campaign and they would be taking down the banner.
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Friday, July 9, 2010 |
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Prevedouros: Help the homeless, Ban the bums
By News Release @ 7:38 PM :: 5932 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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“80% of our homeless here in our city are good people who are facing hardship and most likely will get back on their feet in one to six months,” Prevedouros says. “We need to take care of them and their children. This includes shelter, health care, food, schooling and retraining- but with strict monitoring and follow up so they are enabled to return to society, instead of becoming accustomed to a parasitic and outcast lifestyle.”
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Friday, July 9, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Rep Jessica Wooley tries to shut down videographer at Ahuimanu Elementary school forum
By Selected News Articles @ 4:22 PM :: 10359 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Here are some Video clips from a public town hall on Tuesday, July 9 at Ahuimanu Elementary School hosted by Rep. Jessica Wooley (D-47 Laie to Kaneohe) with special guests Rep. Pono Chong, Rep. Ken Ito and Rep. Marcus Oshiro. During the town hall meeting, Rep. Wooley put her hands on an attendee in an attempt to make her stop filming the public forum she was holding as a public official on public property.
Wooley apparently believes that she can determine whether a video will be “used for political purposes” and if so she can shut down the videographer. No transparency or accountability here; just another politically correct wanna-be dictator with an attitude of superiority.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010 |
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Washington Post--Charles Djou: Incumbent, underdog
By Selected News Articles @ 11:07 PM :: 7613 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Now, Djou enters a new stage in his political career: embattled incumbent. After easily winning a three-way special election in the more conservative -- but still dang Democratic -- House district in a May 22 special election, Djou enters an abbreviated 2010 reelection campaign as one of a handful of deeply endangered GOP incumbents.
That's just fine with him, and nobody will accuse Djou of being ill-prepared. "The only way I know how to campaign is running a race where I'm down by two points and closing in," he said in a recent interview with the Fix.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 |
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HB444 opponents to gather at Noon
By News Release @ 7:02 AM :: 9609 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Speaker Calvin Say announced today that the House will not convene a Special Session to override any of the Governor’s VETOs. Unless both houses agree to meet there can be no special session and there will be none on July 6. Praise the Lord! Now the decision rests squarely with the Governor.
Therefore, we will not be gathering at 9:00 a.m. to fill the House gallery but instead, will gather for prayer on the fifth floor, at noon in front of the Governor’s office, regardless of her decision.
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Sunday, July 4, 2010 |
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Djou to hold Four Talk Story Meetings Monday July 5
By News Release @ 3:30 PM :: 10802 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Koko Head Elementary School--Kaimuki High School--Noelani Elementary School--McKinley High School
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Sunday, July 4, 2010 |
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Djou: Freedom to Be Independent
By News Release @ 3:27 PM :: 8428 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The American experiment with democracy began 234 years ago with the enduring words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Those words remain a profound statement of our natural rights. And to this day, the United States of America is the freest and most prosperous nation in the world. The success of our nation is a testament to the timeless vision of our Founding Fathers.
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Friday, July 2, 2010 |
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Finnegan: July brings new burdens for Hawaii taxpayers
By News Release @ 12:45 AM :: 6255 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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When families around our state woke up this morning, they were met with reports in the newspaper, on television and on radio about the new legislation which takes effect today, the vast majority of which are new taxes and fees on Hawai‘i residents.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010 |
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Djou co-sponsors SKIL Immigration Reform Act
By News Release @ 11:24 PM :: 11615 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Washington, DC — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement after signing on as an original co-sponsor to H.R. 5658, the “Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership (SKIL) Act,” a bill that would make it easier to attract and keep the best minds from around the world....
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Thursday, July 1, 2010 |
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Finnegan: HB2377 does nothing to achieve BoE accountability
By News Release @ 10:48 PM :: 7220 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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I am writing to request that you veto HB2377 HD3 SD2 CD1, a bill that would force future governors to nominate individuals for the Board of Education (BOE) from a list of individuals submitted by an advisory committee as it would damage attempts to bring accountability to Hawai`i's education system.
As you have noted on many occasions, the leadership in Hawai`i's education system is fragmented between the BOE, the governor and the legislature. I was supportive of the constitutional amendment that passed that would make the BOE a governor appointed board. It was a positive step that would make the governor more accountable for the performance of education.
However, whatever good the constitutional amendment would accomplish was completely undermined by HB2377 HD3 SD2 CD1, the enabling legislation for that constitutional amendment.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010 |
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Djou on troop funding bill: “Congress fails to support the men and women serving in harms way”
By News Release @ 10:21 PM :: 11749 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The Obama Administration announced earlier today that:
“As in any military operation, the ability of U.S. forces to operate effectively in Afghanistan depends on affording the Commander in Chief the utmost flexibility and discretion. If the final bill presented to the President contains provisions that would undermine his ability as Commander in Chief to conduct military operations in Afghanistan, the President’s senior advisors would recommend a veto.”
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Thursday, July 1, 2010 |
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Could force Hannemann out of race: Admits AtomicMonkey site produced by Mufi campaign worker
By Andrew Walden @ 8:00 PM :: 11986 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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For months the now-defunct AtomicMonkey.blogspot.com site has skewered Neil Abercrombie as a “flailing gasbag” and his wife Nancie Caraway as “a witch.” One posting portrayed former Governor Ben Cayetano as an evil scientist secretly controlling Abercrombie’s brain. Now the Hannemann campaign has admitted that this site was operated by “a campaign volunteer” who works at Honolulu Hale.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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Djou: New Wall Street Bailout Bill will hurt Hawaii
By News Release @ 10:56 PM :: 10682 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Washington, DC — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement regarding his vote on the Conference Report for H.R. 4173, the so-called “Restoring American Financial Stability Act:”
“While I was lobbied extensively by mainland special interests, the opinions that I cared about most were those of my constituents. The responses I received from businesses and residents in my district were nearly unanimous: this bill will hurt Hawaii. I have consistently said Hawaii comes first and I will not support a bill that hurts Hawaii."
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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50 Reps, Djou co-sign bipartisan letter for free trade with S. Korea
By News Release @ 9:34 PM :: 13346 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Washington, DC — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) has continued to lead a push in Congress to enact a languishing free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea. A week ago, Congressman Djou signed onto a bipartisan letter that was sent to the President, which affirms President Obama’s goal to double U.S. exports over the next five years and to promote U.S. trade with key allies.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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City’s Homelessness Forum Comes Four Years Late
By News Release @ 1:10 PM :: 6590 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Four years after kicking homeless families out of Ala Moana Beach Park leaving them with nowhere to go during one of the worst rainy seasons in recent memory, Mayor Mufi Hannemann is now holding a forum on homelessness.
It’s about time the Mayor stepped up – even though it’s evident that he is only doing so because he is running for Governor.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 |
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Former US Rep. Pat Saiki endorses Finnegan for Lt. Governor
By News Release @ 1:20 PM :: 8498 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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“Having served in the U.S. Congress, I've seen the need for balanced leadership in government, at every level. Lynn Finnegan is an experienced, tested leader with 8 years of the State Legislature under her belt,” said former Congresswoman Saiki. “Her valuable perspective from inside the House Chambers as the House Minority Leader will be a tremendous help to Duke Aiona as the Aiona-Finnegan team works to lead our state into the future. Lynn Finnegan has my full backing in her bid for Lt. Governor of the State of Hawai‘i.”
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 |
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Would Hanabusa “deem” a budget—or demand a vote?
By News Release @ 12:49 PM :: 8456 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Washington- After coming under fire for their failure to pass a budget, House Democrats are now looking to pass off a ‘deeming resolution’ as a real fiscal blueprint. This leaves Hawaii families wanting to know: Does Colleen Hanabusa support this deceitful plan? After already rubber-stamping a failed trillion-dollar stimulus, one would think that House Democrats would be more concerned with getting the economy back on track before the midterm elections. Instead, they have continued to give the green-light to the same big-spending, big-government policies that are responsible for driving the economy off the cliff.
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Monday, June 28, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Djou backs Administration’s push for free trade with South Korea
By News Release @ 2:20 PM :: 12487 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Washington, DC — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement in response to the Administration’s announcement over the weekend at the G20 Summit in Toronto that it would push for the free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea currently languishing in Congress to be enacted....
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
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Would Colleen Hanabusa Have Voted For Her Party’s National Energy Tax?
By News Release @ 1:23 PM :: 10180 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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This time last year, Colleen Hanabusa's Washington friends rubber-stamped a job-killing national energy tax that would increase costs on everything from electricity bills to groceries. While it’s not surprising that the out-of-touch Democrat majority would vote for tax-increasing legislation, this one is particularly egregious. According to the Department of Treasury’s own admission, the national energy tax could pile on an additional $1,761 in new taxes to struggling middle-class families. This begs the question: Would Hanabusa have supported the national energy tax?
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Friday, June 25, 2010 |
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WaPo: The Jones Act has outlived its usefulness
By Selected News Articles @ 11:45 AM :: 13299 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The Jones Act was an issue in the May 22 House special election in Hawaii: Both Republican winner Charles Djou and one of his two Democratic opponents charged that it benefited a handful of ship lines and unions at the expense of ordinary Hawaiians. Mr. Djou is preparing a bill to exempt Hawaii. If FedEx can move cargo across the country in European-made Airbuses, why can't a boat built in, say, Canada, ship wheat from Los Angeles to Honolulu? The Jones Act lobby crushed the last attempt at reform back in the 1990s. May the next one meet with more success.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
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State Capitol: July 6 rally against HB444 during Override Session
By News Release @ 9:56 PM :: 10138 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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GO TO THE STATE CAPITOL ON JULY 6 TO OPPOSE ANY OVERRIDE OF HB 444. We are asking everyone to be there by 12:00 noon and stay as long as you can. Wear your white shirts and red iVOTE buttons!
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
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Djou-sponsored resolution on US-Japan relations passes House
By News Release @ 8:16 PM :: 11067 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Washington, DC — Today, the U.S. House passed House Resolution 1464, which recognized the 50th anniversary of the United States—Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. This resolution, which was initially co-sponsored by former Rep. Neil Abercrombie, was the first piece of legislation passed of which Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) was an original co-sponsor.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
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NRCC: Americans Are Concerned About the Nation’s Budget, Is Hanabusa?
By News Release @ 2:39 PM :: 8478 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Washington - According to a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, 63 percent of Americans are concerned about keeping the budget deficit down. With such a resounding majority of Americans clamoring to cut spending, this begs the question: Is Democrat candidate Colleen Hanabusa?
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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Djou: “We must all re-commit ourselves to turning back al-Qaeda and the Taliban”
By News Release @ 6:48 PM :: 12769 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“I am confident that General David Petraeus will bring the necessary skills and vision to ensure a smooth transition in leadership. As we move forward, we must all re-commit ourselves to turning back al-Qaeda and the Taliban. For our men and women in uniform, this will mean continuing their exemplary work. For Congress, and particularly the members of the Armed Services Committee, this will mean ensuring our brave troops get the resources they need to secure victory in Afghanistan and return home safely."
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Charles Djou on “Fox and Friends”
By Selected News Articles @ 12:58 PM :: 10376 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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This Jones Act is a 90-year old anachronistic law. It is basically protectionist legislation that limits ships operating in U.S. water to American-flagged vessels. Under normal circumstances in the past there might be some justification for this; but with the situation in the Gulf: we need to stop the spill, we need to clean up the mess and we need to do everything we can to hold BP accountable.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
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Djou’s First Month: Free trade, Jones Act, Bernanke, and Budget
By News Release @ 5:54 PM :: 11934 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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On the campaign trail, I pledged to listen to my constituents. To that end, I asked my constituents about the issues that Congress is likely to vote on in the next few months. I also held a live telephone “talk story” and had the privilege of hearing the thoughts and concerns of thousands of my constituents in the 1st congressional district. I also plan on holding eight “talk stories” throughout the State in early July.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
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Djou: We need a Federal Budget
By News Release @ 12:25 PM :: 8853 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“The biggest concern I hear about on a regular basis from my constituents is the out-of-control spending in Washington, D.C. We’re simply spending too much money on programs that don’t work with no plan to pay it back. This is irresponsible."
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
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Governor seeks public comments on Circuit Court Nominees
By News Release @ 12:01 PM :: 8170 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today released three lists of nominees for three circuit court judges that were provided to her by the Judicial Selection Commission. The nominees, some of whom are on more than one list, will fill three vacancies on the Circuit Court of the First Circuit which covers the island of O‘ahu. The Governor is inviting the public to submit comments on the nominees as part of her review and selection process.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
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It’s Official: Hanabusa’s Democrats refuse to Pass a Budget
By News Release @ 11:31 AM :: 9325 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In order to avoid a vote on the record trillion-dollar deficits they are responsible for accumulating since taking office, Democrats have confirmed that they will be the first House majority that has failed to pass an annual budget resolution since the Congressional Budget Act was adopted in 1974.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
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Honolulu Gaza flotilla protester shows up at BP hearings – with rubber ducky
By Selected News Articles @ 11:59 AM :: 16244 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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She was joined by Ann Wright, 63, of Honolulu, Hawaii, who wore a BP hard hat, overalls and sunglasses adorned with dollar signs.
"BP doesn't really care about this," she said, pulling out an oil-stained rubber ducky.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
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Gulf & Hawaii: Djou call for relief from Jones Act explodes across national media
By Selected News Articles @ 10:43 AM :: 13060 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The Jones Act may also have played a role in delaying the construction of sand barriers to protect the fragile Louisiana coast. Mr. Visser, the Dutch consul, says American dredging companies, which lack the dike-building expertise of the Dutch, rebuffed Dutch offers of help, which might have meant running afoul of the Jones Act.
For the longer term, Mr. Djou is about to introduce a bill to exempt his home state of Hawaii from the law. Hawaii is hit hardest by the law because most goods arrive by sea. Despite the political power of unions locally, Mr. Djou is pressing forward.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
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Hannemann’s Pittsburgh fundraiser: Misdemeanor? Class C Felony?
By Selected News Articles @ 2:36 AM :: 13432 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The commission may go beyond the allegations made by the complainant if investigators feel there are any other irregularities.
“We could add additional counts to the complaint or file an additional complaint. At my discretion, I can file a complaint,” Wong said. “The commission has the opportunity to decide whether there is probable cause that a violation or violations occurred, whether to dismiss the complaint, whether to ask for additional investigation or whether to refer it to the prosecutor."
A prosecutor gets involved only in cases where willful or intentional violations are found. According to state statute any person who knowingly, intentionally or recklessly violates any provision of campaign spending law faces a misdemeanor. Anyone who knowingly or intentionally falsifies any report required with the intent to circumvent the law or deceive the commission faces a class C felony.
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