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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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Happiness, free enterprise, and human flourishing: Dalai Lama at American Enterprise Institute
By News Release @ 8:32 PM :: 5155 Views :: Religion
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...human flourishing requires more than material prosperity. Spiritual development and ethical leadership are indispensable....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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See it Live: Famed Nimitz' WWII 'Diary' to be Unveiled Online Monday
By News Release @ 8:18 PM :: 5715 Views :: Hawaii History, Military
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The Naval War College Library in Newport, R.I. will publicly unveil online the 4,000-page "Gray Book" collection of Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz communications that started in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack and ran right up until the closing days of the war....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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A Major Hurdle for Student Veterans
By Selected News Articles @ 8:01 PM :: 6398 Views :: Higher Education, Military
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SB2131 covers veterans' college tuition at the UH’s colleges and universities up to the in-state tuition amount...
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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Supreme Court Nominee Wilson's Written Opinions
By Robert Thomas @ 5:42 PM :: 6207 Views :: Judiciary
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On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie named Judge Michael D. Wilson as his nomination for associate justice to the Supreme Court....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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Sabato: Hawaii Governor's Race no Longer 'Likely Democratic'
By Selected News Articles @ 4:46 PM :: 7010 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians, Republican Party
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...keep an eye on Hawaii, where a surprising poll result showed Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) trailing former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona (R).....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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Is your baby carrying excess fat? Hawaii wants to know
By Malia Zimmerman @ 3:26 PM :: 5067 Views :: Family, Health Care
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Hawaii’s children may be adored by their parents, but all Hawaii government sees is their “body fat”....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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DBEDT: Shortage of Housing Supply Contributes to High Prices
By News Release @ 2:54 PM :: 6031 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Cost of Living
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The first report of its scope in nearly 14 years, it examines the past performance of Hawaii’s construction industry and forecasts future growth....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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House Committee to Hear Critical Legislation to Preserve Hunting Lands
By News Release @ 2:27 PM :: 3484 Views :: Second Amendment
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Friday, February 21, the Hawaii House Finance Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 1902 with amendment HD1....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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Gallup: Hawaii Drops to 8th in Well-Being
By Selected News Articles @ 1:48 PM :: 3936 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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Hawaii held the top spot for the previous four years, but fell slightly last year....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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The Problem with Giving America a Raise
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:29 PM :: 4381 Views :: Labor, Small Business
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The CBO estimated that the wage hike Obama and his allies champion would cost 500,000 jobs....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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VA Mortgages Again Available as DoH Reverses Catchment Tank Rules
By News Release @ 1:35 AM :: 5742 Views :: Hawaii County , Military
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...After discussions with VA, DOH has determined that water catchment systems may be made safe for domestic use....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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SB2147: Silver Alert
By Sen. Sam Slom @ 1:13 AM :: 5002 Views :: Health Care, Law Enforcement
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Modeled after the Maile Amber Alert, the Silver Alert uses the same voluntary partnership between local broadcasters, civil defense, police departments, and other state agencies....
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Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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"Is there a way to allow a person to end his life without making someone else a criminal?"
By Selected News Articles @ 12:58 AM :: 4945 Views :: Health Care, Life
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...A (mainland) legislator considering an assisted suicide law asked me this question: "Is there a way to allow a person to end his life without making someone else a criminal?"....
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 |
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Matson Raising Fuel Surcharge 5%
By News Release @ 9:32 PM :: 4163 Views :: Jones Act
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...from 34.5% to 39.5% for its Hawaii service, and from 36.5% to 41.5% for its Guam/CNMI and Micronesia services, effective March 23....
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 |
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Growing Inequality? Hawaii Ranks #8 in USA
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 3821 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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In Hawaii, the top 1 percent captured 70.9 percent of all income growth between 1979 and 2007....
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 |
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FDA: ‘Natural Supplements’ Industry Victimizes Korean Community with Hidden Chemicals
By News Release @ 1:22 PM :: 6412 Views :: GMOs
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This notification is to inform the public of a growing trend of dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals....
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 |
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Hawaiian Electric Reports 2013 Earnings
By News Release @ 12:48 PM :: 4019 Views :: Energy
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Record 18% of electricity used by Hawaiian Electric customers was from renewable sources....
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 |
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She Dreamed Obamacare Was Harmless
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:24 PM :: 4222 Views :: Health Care, Labor
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Shhh…keep quiet, or you’ll wake Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius....
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 |
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BoE Reaffirms Commitment to Hawaiian Language and Culture
By News Release @ 1:31 AM :: 3821 Views :: Education K-12
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The Board spent nearly one year working with stakeholders to craft policy revisions....
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 |
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Say NO on SB 2521 ~ Do Not increase Food costs for Hawaii
By News Release @ 12:06 AM :: 4252 Views :: GMOs
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Oppose SB 2521 as it's a Food labeling bill that Supports Food In-Equality....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Names former BLNR Chair Wilson to Supreme Court
By News Release @ 6:36 PM :: 5034 Views :: Judiciary
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Judge Wilson, 60, ... was a chairperson of the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources and Commission, commissioner for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and executive director for the state Division of Consumer Advocacy.....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted February 18, 2014
By Congress.org @ 6:13 PM :: 3227 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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Recent Congressional Votes
- Senate: Debt Limit Passage
- House: Debt Limit Passage
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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Jones Act Blocks NJ Emergency Road Salt Shipment
By Heritage Foundation @ 5:47 PM :: 3761 Views :: Jones Act
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The only thing that we’ve been able to define as an American flag vessel would take us a month to get the salt here....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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9th Circuit Court: Honolulu Rail Project On Track
By Robert Thomas @ 4:53 PM :: 4527 Views :: Rail
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...the panel held that the FTA and the City did not go wrong when it did not adopt the "Managed Lanes Alternative" or the "bus rapid transit" alternative....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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UH Med school leads nation in funding
By News Release @ 4:41 PM :: 3762 Views :: Higher Education
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For the third year in a row....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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Report: Hawaii ranks worst for Obamacare signups
By Malia Zimmerman @ 1:03 PM :: 5171 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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Just 3,614 people enrolled in the state’s exchange, but the report does not disclose how many of those who registered also paid for their health care policies....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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How to Free the Housing Market from Government—and Lower Your Mortgage Payments
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:50 AM :: 3912 Views :: National News
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"...send me legislation that protects taxpayers from footing the bill for a housing crisis ever again...."
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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KOS: Ward Poll Shows Aiona is Winning on His own Popularity
By Selected News Articles @ 3:23 AM :: 7118 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians, Republican Party
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Aiona's remarkably popular earning a 58-26 favorability score....
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
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Hawaii Among 10 Least Expensive Insurance Markets
By Selected News Articles @ 2:53 AM :: 3600 Views :: Health Care
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This ranking is based on the lowest cost of a “silver” plan....
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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Ethics Comm. to Discuss 8 Bills Before Legislature
By News Release @ 10:52 PM :: 3337 Views :: Ethics
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Discussion of pending bills relating to the State Ethics Code, Haw. Rev. Stat. chapter 84, and the Lobbyists Law, Haw. Rev. Stat. chapter 97....
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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OHA and Kakaako Makai
By News Release @ 10:31 PM :: 4347 Views :: OHA
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OHA is exploring all options to maximize our revenue generating opportunities to best serve our beneficiaries....
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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Survey: UH Manoa Offers 13th Best Return on Investment in US West
By News Release @ 8:49 PM :: 4697 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Higher Education
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In State 30 Year Net ROI: $442,600
Out of State 30 Year Net ROI: $383,700
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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Supreme Court: Damage To Unique Property Subject To Unique Rules
By Robert Thomas @ 2:12 PM :: 6507 Views :: Kauai County, Land Use
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The value of Pilaa beach, bay and reef includes use value, option value, commodity value, existence value, bequest value, cultural values, including value to indigenous people, and intrinsic value....
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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New Travel Agency Taxes Damage Tourism and Are Illegal
By Americans for Tax Reform @ 1:38 PM :: 4998 Views :: Taxes, Tourism
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New states considering online travel agency taxes should consider the harmful effect on tourism and the potential for legal battles they're likely to lose....
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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Economic Gains from Eliminating Travel Visas
By NCPA @ 1:11 PM :: 3393 Views :: Tourism
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Over 42 million tourists visited the United States in 2012 after completing the required visa process. The process, however, is unnecessarily difficult....
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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When Presidents Upheld the Law
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:37 PM :: 4133 Views :: National News
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What a contrast to President Barack Obama’s “I can do whatever I want” attitude ....
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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Honolulu: Highest Taxes in USA for Low Income Residents, 9th Lowest for High Income Residents
By Selected News Articles @ 3:22 AM :: 6348 Views :: Honolulu County, Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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Taxes for family earning $25,000: $4,232 (the highest)
Taxes for family earning $150,000: $11,840 (9th lowest)
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Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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Stung by Star-Adv Poll, Schatz Releases his Own Numbers
By News Release @ 2:52 AM :: 5974 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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The poll, conducted by The Mellman Group, has Schatz leading by four percentage points....
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Sunday, February 16, 2014 |
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National Republicans Meet With Grassroots Volunteers in Hawaii
By David S Chang @ 11:28 PM :: 4589 Views :: Republican Party
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... Demetra Demonte, Secretary of the Republican National Committee provided special training on grassroots organizing to a capacity crowd ....
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Sunday, February 16, 2014 |
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Ige: Polls, Endorsements Show Momentum
By News Release @ 11:13 PM :: 6304 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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All Recent Polls Consistently Show Unfavorability for Current Administration Remains High....
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Sunday, February 16, 2014 |
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GMO Labeling Could Add $800/yr to Hawaii Grocery Bills
By Andrew Walden @ 10:51 PM :: 8130 Views :: Cost of Living, GMOs
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It is expected to cost consumers $800 per year in higher food prices and many products could simply disappear from Hawaii shelves, but SB2521 is on the move thanks to Senator Clayton Hee....
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Sunday, February 16, 2014 |
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Quid pro Quo? HSTA Endorses Ige for Governor
By News Release @ 8:26 PM :: 6787 Views :: Education K-12, Labor
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Flashback: Senate Ways and Means Chairman David Ige rained rhetorical bombs on the Department of Education for what he called a "Cadillac" system to evaluate teacher performance....
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Sunday, February 16, 2014 |
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Applicants Sought for Ethics Commission
By News Release @ 2:06 PM :: 3756 Views :: Ethics
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Interested persons should submit an application, a resume and three letters of recommendation (attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity) postmarked by Friday, February 28, 2014....
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Sunday, February 16, 2014 |
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I Thought There Was Only One Beast to Feed
By Tom Yamachika @ 4:01 AM :: 3458 Views :: Taxes
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When you and I pay our taxes, we probably expect that the money we pay in will be used toward any and all legitimate financial needs of the state....
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Saturday, February 15, 2014 |
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Caldwell's Latest Scheme: Garbage Tax
By News Release @ 7:29 PM :: 6575 Views :: Honolulu County, Taxes
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Caldwell's Garbage Tax Would Hit Nonprofits, Small Business Hard....
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Saturday, February 15, 2014 |
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Election 2014: Candidate Filing List Now Totals 14 Pages
By Andrew Walden @ 4:40 PM :: 3450 Views
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The Hawaii Election Commission has released its candidate report for the week ending February 14, 2014....
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Saturday, February 15, 2014 |
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13 Nominated for UH Board of Regents
By News Release @ 1:47 PM :: 4170 Views :: Higher Education
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The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai’i has presented a list of candidates to Governor Neil Abercrombie to fill three City & County of Honolulu seats and one Student seat....
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Saturday, February 15, 2014 |
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Comcast merger sparks calls for government intervention
By Selected News Articles @ 1:15 PM :: 4063 Views :: First Amendment
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Many consumers already resent Comcast for its poor customer service, as cataloged by the American Customer Satisfaction Index....
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Saturday, February 15, 2014 |
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ObamaCare: Taxpayers Spend $56,819 To Sign Up Each Person In Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 12:06 PM :: 5094 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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The Obama administration gave Hawaii $205 million in grants over the past three years to set up its state-run exchange....
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Saturday, February 15, 2014 |
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Ninth Circuit Confirms Right to Carry Arms in Public
By News Release @ 11:57 AM :: 5322 Views :: Second Amendment
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The landmark decision came in the NRA-supported case of Peruta v. San Diego County....
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