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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Obama Tax and Spend Hikes
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:19 AM :: 5553 Views :: National News, Ethics

According to the Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released today, only 26% of voters think the economy is going to be better in the next year, and 61% think the country is on the wrong track. Desperate to show Americans he's fighting "every single day, every single hour, every single minute" to turn the economy around, President Barack Obama unveiled yet another economic stimulus spending plan yesterday. This time the President is promising to spend $50 billion over six-years....

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
VIDEO: Djou releases new commercial
By News Release @ 2:33 AM :: 12182 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Charles Djou opens his Campaign HQ and releases his first campaign commercial of the fall election season. (VIdeo)

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Monday, September 6, 2010
Labor Day Has Become Government Day
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:46 PM :: 5790 Views :: National News, Ethics

This Labor Day marks a milestone in the history of the U.S. union movement. It is the first Labor Day on which a majority of union members in United States work for the government. In January the Department of Labor reported that union membership in government has overtaken that in the private sector. Three times as many union members work in the Post Office as in the entire domestic auto industry. The face of the union movement is not a worker on the assembly line but a clerk at the DMV.

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Friday, September 3, 2010
Do You Wish You Could Choose Your Child's Teacher?
By Heritage Foundation @ 6:14 PM :: 5746 Views :: National News, Ethics

Yet, as important as this their influence is, most Americans have no say in choosing their child’s teacher. Parents don’t have a choice when it comes to their child’s education, despite the fact their tax dollars pay for the public schools, and their children’s futures are at stake.

Parents in Los Angeles are getting some new transparency about their children’s schools this week.  The Los Angeles Times recently released the names of 6,000 elementary teachers and data showing how much each teacher’s students improved on standardized tests....

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Friday, September 3, 2010
Aiona: Hawaii’s economic recovery being slowed at federal level
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 6:09 PM :: 9784 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

"Instead of an over-reliance on government spending, we must continue to focus our efforts on cultivating a business-friendly environment that creates job opportunities and instills confidence and transparency in government.

"Government doesn't create the jobs that fuel our economy over the long term, but we can make it easier for those who do."

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Friday, September 3, 2010
The Audacity of Failure
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:26 AM :: 5815 Views :: National News, Ethics

...the U.S. economy lost 125,000 jobs in June and then the August report found another 131,000 jobs were lost in July. Today the Labor Department released the September jobs report, showing nonfarm payrolls decreased again by 54,000 and that the nation's unemployment rate rose to 9.6%.

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Friday, September 3, 2010
Colleen Hanabusa's Recovery Bummer: Unemployment at 9.6%
By News Release @ 9:56 AM :: 9346 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Washington- House Democrats’ summer recess is almost over and it’s time for Colleen Hanabusa and her out-of-touch friends to face the music. With another failed attempt at recovery under their belts, Democrats are facing a bruising uphill battle this November. With unemployment at an unacceptably high 9.6 percent and way above the once-promised eight percent, Democrats have officially run out of excuses. Their trillion-dollar stimulus failed to produce jobs and their runaway spending spree has left the nation in debt, putting their Democrat majority up for grabs this fall – and making Hanabusa accountable for supporting her party’s failed economic agenda.

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Friday, September 3, 2010
Study: Hawaii roads #1 in potholes, #47 in cost effectiveness
By News Release @ 1:34 AM :: 11415 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Motorists in California and Hawaii have to look out for the most potholes on urban Interstates. In those two states, 25 percent of urban interstate pavement is in poor condition. ... Rhode Island, Alaska, California, Hawaii and New York have the least cost-effective roads.

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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Ninth Circuit upholds denial of Nader's Hawaii ballot spot in ‘04
By Selected News Articles @ 2:12 PM :: 9983 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

In 2004, Hawaii required 677 signatures to qualify an entire new party, and 3,711 signatures to qualify an independent presidential candidate.  Ralph Nader and Michael Peroutka each tried to qualify as independent presidential candidates.  Even though each of them submitted more than 7,000 signatures, Hawaii elections officials invalidated over half of them.  Hawaii tends to disqualify signatures if the signer failed to show either the last four digits of his or Social Security number, or the full birthday.

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Thursday, September 2, 2010
VIDEO: Arrogant Olbermann calls Hawaii GOP Chair “Ka-u-away” anti-Semite
By Andrew Walden @ 11:41 AM :: 12688 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Hawaii’s usually voluble homegrown secular humanists are stone silent because they agree with Ka’auwai.  For the same reason, Hawaii’s pro-Abercrombie media have greatly tempered their response.  In a recent Star-Advertiser poll, Republican crossover voters were shown to be backing Mufi Hannemann 72% to 28% against Neil Abercrombie.

But the national groups aren’t thinking about short-term local political calculations....

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
9/12 Taxpayer March on Washington
By News Release @ 11:20 AM :: 8110 Views :: National News, Ethics

You and I both know that hundreds of thousands showed up in DC this weekend, and that even more marched on 9/12 last year. The good news is, the American people are wising up, too. They aren't buying the mainstream media's downplayed story, not when there is obvious photographic evidence discrediting them . . . and a political agenda motivating them.

So we're marching on 9/12 again.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Obama Doctrine
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:02 AM :: 8793 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family

The President again evinced the impression that he viewed Iraq as a distraction, and he twice said he wanted to "turn the page" to other issues. As forgettable as the address was however, once placed into the broader context of foreign policy speeches and actions, a clear Obama Doctrine can now be defined, as James Carafano and Kim Holmes do in a new paper released today....

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
UPDATE: Senate’s Key Republican Akaka Bill backer CONCEDES Alaska primary
By Selected News Articles @ 10:00 PM :: 12876 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Alaska's incumbent Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski has conceded to TEA Party-backed Republican Senate candidate Joe Miler.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Djou: Heroes in uniform deserve credit for success in Iraq
By Rep Charles Djou @ 6:12 PM :: 13908 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

“Today marks a historic and monumental shift—and we have our brave men and women in uniform to thank for that. The progress made in Iraq has been difficult and undeniable. It is remarkable to reflect on how far Iraq has come from a nation ruled by a tyrant to a functioning democracy in the heart of the Arab Middle East. This is what our courageous troops have accomplished.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
It's Time for Reality, Not Deadlines, in Iraq and Afghanistan
By Heritage Foundation @ 5:48 PM :: 5642 Views :: National News, Ethics

Instead of uniting the country behind our effort in Iraq, this is how President Obama chose to open his remarks: "As a candidate for this office, I pledged I would end this war. As President, that is what I am doing. We have brought home more than 90,000 troops since I took office." The President's love affair with first person singular pronouns aside, this is just plain false.

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Monday, August 30, 2010
Rep. Djou to host Honolulu Job Fair Sept. 9
By News Release @ 2:00 PM :: 13061 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Join Congressman Charles K. Djou and many prospective employers looking to hire at the 2010 First Congressional District Job Fair. This job fair is free of charge and is open to all residents of Honolulu who are unemployed or underemployed and are looking for better opportunities.

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Monday, August 30, 2010
Who Is Hawaiian, What Begets Federal Recognition, and How Much Blood Matters?
By Selected News Articles @ 12:41 PM :: 9507 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

The Akaka bill is novel in that it is the first Congressional attempt to federally recognize a non-Indian entity, and to do so in a fashion inconsistent with the political history of the former governing entity it is ostensibly recognizing. Under a different view, the Akaka bill is novel in that it endeavors to federally recognize a government to collectively represent an entire ethnic group based upon shared indigeneity, rather than political history. But political history, not indegeneity, begets federal recognition.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Beck, Palin, and Martin Luther King
By Selected News Articles @ 3:54 PM :: 8791 Views :: National News, Ethics

The speeches were not incendiary, for the movement is not basically political. The deep feeling present came of itself from the crowd. The spontaneity of the marching, the emotional reaction to the singing, the quiet fellowship of the audience provided evidence; the profound devotion to this most sincerely embraced of all causes was obvious. If the democratic system is to be workable we must come back to this deep, non-political popular feeling as the primary sovereignty. The legislature of the nation can never lead the people; it would pervert democracy if it did. The noble spirit of the March is inescapable and its manifestations must eventually be found in Congress.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Feds deny waiver for Hawaii’s illegal 2010 election schedule
By Selected News Articles @ 2:14 PM :: 9875 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

HONOLULU -- With Hawaii's primary election just three weeks away, elections officials were dealt a big blow Friday by the federal government.

The state may face a federal lawsuit because Hawaii’s primary and general elections are too close together to meet the requirements of a new federal law….

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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Waipio All-Stars win US Little League Championship
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 5:00 PM :: 11388 Views :: Maui County, Energy, National News, World News

HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle congratulated the Waipio All-Stars Little League team for winning the U.S. Championship Little League World Series title today, in a 10-0 shutout victory over the team from Pearland, Texas. ...

“I can’t wait for tomorrow’s championship where I know Waipio will continue to play at the highest level as they pursue their second Little League World Series championship. Special kudos to the coaches and volunteer staff who led by example.”

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Friday, August 27, 2010
Secretary Duncan's Race to Waste Your Education Dollars
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:32 PM :: 9225 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

New Jersey was not the only state to lose out because of the Obama administration's slavish devotion to teacher union votes and cash. Proven education reform leaders like Louisiana and Colorado also lost points and finished out of the money because their state's chosen reforms threatened union priorities. Meanwhile Hawaii (which the Data Quality Campaign ranked 17th for education data systems, which the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools ranked 34th for the strength of their charter laws, and which got a D- from the National Council on Teacher Quality) finished third and will receive $75 million. Oh, but they had 100% "buy in" from the unions.

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Friday, August 27, 2010
Progressives Against Progress: The rise of environmentalism poisoned liberals’ historical optimism
By Selected News Articles @ 9:48 AM :: 12761 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

On the first Earth Day, in 1970, some scientists predicted that pollution would make 'breathing helmets' necessary in ten years' time.

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Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Ground Zero Mosque's Muslim Opponents
By IPT News @ 1:51 PM :: 6300 Views :: National News, Ethics

Defenders of the proposed Ground Zero mosque are quick to write off opponents as bigots simply out to stir up hatred of Muslims.

While some of the rhetoric is excessive, the blanket dismissal hides a more difficult challenge for mosque advocates: A growing number of Muslims openly oppose the project too. Some agree it's the wrong place, while others are increasingly critical of what they see as tone-deaf and clumsy leadership from mosque planners.

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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Prevedouros: Fiscal irresponsibility, not the Governor, is blocking Rail
By News Release @ 1:12 AM :: 12463 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

"Even Mr. Carlisle, who promises to 'put our financial house in order' admits this is not fiscally responsible.  Despite this, he wants to build a mega rail system--even bigger than the one currently planned.

"It is our belief that Hawaii’s political class is purposely waiting until after the elections, at which time it will announce a 'November surprise' of massive tax increases to pay for rail, sewers, and pay increases."

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
RTTT “farce”? HSTA, progressives already scheming to fudge accountability requirements
By Andrew Walden @ 1:33 PM :: 15396 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Hawaii politicos have spent a lifetime snagging federal dollars and then doing what they please, so it is illogical and unreasonable to assume that RTTT will be any different. 

The HSTA’s worthless signature was a key to the DoE’s RTTT application being ranked third in the nation, how will they undo it?

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Djou: RTTT “is just the beginning”
By Rep Charles Djou @ 1:45 AM :: 11709 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

“While today’s news is promising, it is just the beginning. The road to success in the public school system is long, but with the kind of resolve that the State of Hawaii has displayed, it is not one that is impossible.”

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Aiona: RTTT selection result of shared commitment to education reform
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 10:28 AM :: 12719 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

“We outlined an ambitious vision and long-overdue public education reform goals for our state, which included assisting struggling schools, improving school performance from kindergarten to college, and ensuring that all of our students are equipped and prepared to enter both college and the working environment.

“This is an historic opportunity, and we must continue to work together to implement the reforms necessary to cultivate a brighter future for our young people.”

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Monday, August 23, 2010
Heritage: The Left is in Full Retreat
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:02 PM :: 5635 Views :: National News, Ethics

Last Thursday, a who's who of the progressive movement met for a conference call organized by Families USA and hosted by the advocacy group for government-run health care, The Herndon Alliance. The Alliance's partners include AARP, AFL-CIO, SEIU, MoveOn and La Raza, among many others. Democratic pollsters John Anzalone, Celinda Lake and Stan Greenberg were the call's main event, and they were there to deliver some bad news.

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Monday, August 23, 2010
Meet the “moderate” Muslim behind the Ground Zero Mosque
By IPT News @ 9:56 PM :: 12601 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

"...the United States has more Muslim blood on its hands than al Qaida has on its hands of innocent non Muslims...."

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Monday, August 23, 2010
Democrats Want to Slam Small Businesses with Massive Tax Hike: Where’s Hanabusa?
By News Release @ 12:50 PM :: 11768 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Washington- In another attempt to distract from their record of runaway spending and economic failure, House Democrats have handed down new marching orders to Democratic candidate Colleen Hanabusa. Their latest strategy to gloss over their job-killing agenda is to instruct loyal followers like Hanabusa and her Washington friends to highlight the party’s so-called small business agenda. Likely missing from the latest directive, however, is any mention that Washington Democrats are pushing forward with a plan to slam small businesses with massive tax hikes that are certain to kill jobs, prevent businesses from hiring, and set the already-struggling economy back even more.

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Saturday, August 21, 2010
Djou blames spending, stimulus for lethargic economy in GOP address
By Selected News Articles @ 4:29 PM :: 10005 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

House Republicans this weekend continued to blame Democrats for a lethargic economy, charging that last year's stimulus bill has hobbled the country with debt while failing to prevent the job losses that supporters promised.

"For every problem facing our nation, the answer from Washington has been to spend and spend, and – if that doesn’t work – spend some more," Rep. Charles Djou (R-Hawaii), said Saturday, delivering the Republicans' weekly radio address.

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Saturday, August 21, 2010
Djou’s Statehood Day speech splashes across national media
By Selected News Articles @ 4:20 PM :: 11829 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Voice of America, AP, Bloomberg, Politico...they're all talking about Charles Djou's speech.  And the local media?  Oh, that's right, they're busy doing point-by-point color commentary on the trash-talking Democrats who want to be Governor.

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Saturday, August 21, 2010
Rep. Djou Statehood Day address carried nationwide: “We can cut $1.3 trillion right now”
By Rep Charles Djou @ 8:42 AM :: 12292 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Rep. Djou: “Even if the powers-that-be in Washington do not support less government and less spending, they should at least provide those of us who do with a chance to give the American people the common-sense fiscal discipline they are demanding.”

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Friday, August 20, 2010
Djou meets with small businesses
By News Release @ 10:50 PM :: 12536 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Congressman Djou meeting with the Hawaii Restaurant Association

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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Djou working to resolve issues caused by Micronesia Compact
By News Release @ 2:17 AM :: 15890 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

“For too long, the State of Hawaii has had to bear a disproportionate burden in providing social services for Micronesian citizens who are legally allowed to travel to the United States without visas. While Micronesian citizens comprise less than 1% of Hawaii’s population, they consume over 20% of Hawaii’s social services. This burden is simply unfair to the taxpayers of Hawaii...."

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Heritage: End Crony Capitalism
By Heritage Foundation @ 3:13 PM :: 6902 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Since taking office the Obama administration has used the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and other initiatives to buy one car company, give another to union allies, punish non-union workers, undermine the bankruptcy code, enrich Wall Street at the expense of Main Street, bail out Mickey Mouse, keep unionized zombie firms from dying and generally terrorize the world economy. That is why, for the first time ever in 2010, the United States fell from the ranks of the economically "free," as measured by The Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Human Trafficking: Hawaii a standout on “Dirty Dozen” list
By News Release @ 12:29 PM :: 11663 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Standing out in the ratings are the “Dirty Dozen,” which include states that have not addressed the crime of human trafficking at all (Hawaii, Massachusetts, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming). The remaining states (Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, South Carolina, Oregon, and Virginia) criminalize only sex trafficking or labor trafficking but not both, only include human trafficking as a mere sentencing enhancement, or have laws that are too weak or so narrowly drafted that investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking cannot proceed. Conversely, states that have taken the most action to combat human trafficking in a comprehensive way include Connecticut, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, among others.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Cam Cavasso Ad: “Inouye gave $93M to campaign contributors”
By News Release @ 7:57 PM :: 7622 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

FACT: Since Senator Inouye took control of Government Spending as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee in 2007, the Federal Debt has grown 50% and the Federal Deficit has grown 900%!

FACT: Twice in the past year, Senator Inouye voted to increase the Debt Ceiling by a total of $2.1 TRILLION.

FACT: Senator Inouye has voted AGAINST a balanced budget amendment four times.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Prop. 8 ruling ignores precedent, evidence and common sense
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:16 AM :: 8653 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Regardless of whether one agrees with the result, structurally sound opinions always confront binding legal precedent. Walker's is a clear exception because the U.S. Supreme Court has spoken on whether a state's refusal to authorize same-sex marriage violates the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th Amendment. In 1972, Baker v. Nelson, a case over whether Minnesota violated the Constitution by issuing marriage licenses only to opposite-sex couples, was unanimously thrown out on the merits, for lack of a substantial federal question. The Supreme Court's action establishes a binding precedent in favor of Proposition 8. But Judge Walker's ruling doesn't mention Baker, much less attempt to distinguish it or accept its findings.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Heritage: Solutions for America
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:04 AM :: 7296 Views :: National News, Ethics

On every issue, the left has only two answers: more federal spending and more federal control. Conservatives have not, and should not, shy away from opposing these policies. But conservatives also must offer an alternative vision of America's future; one that is consistent with our nation's founding principles and empowers the people to compete in the 21st century. Today, The Heritage Foundation is releasing just such an alternative: "Solutions for America".

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Monday, August 16, 2010
Djou in WSJ--“Birthright Citizenship: A GOP Achievement”
By Rep Charles Djou @ 1:55 PM :: 11382 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

I am the child of immigrants, a citizen by birth, and at age 39 I proudly placed my hand on the Bible and swore to protect our Constitution as a member of the U.S. Congress. My story is not unique. For more than 200 years our ancestors abandoned their homes and risked their lives to come here, work hard, and provide a better life for their families. The opportunity to do so is part of what makes our country the greatest on Earth.

I understand that our immigration system is broken and share the frustration of so many Americans with our porous borders. America needs comprehensive immigration reform; it is critical to our nation's future. But it is simply unrealistic to believe that we can fix the problem by amending the Constitution.

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Monday, August 16, 2010
Great news: Rep. Lyla Berg still taking grief for “Islam Day”
By Andrew Walden @ 1:01 PM :: 17186 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

It took 15 months, but the Advertiser has finally slipped up and mentioned the possibility that the scheduling of Hawaii Islam Day had something to do with celebrating Islam on September 11.  Even better, Volcanic Ash columnist David Shapiro August 11 ruefully admits:

“state Rep. Lyla Berg is still taking grief in her campaign for lieutenant governor for a resolution she sponsored declaring last September 24 as Islam Day.”

If confirmed by the results of the September 18 Democratic Primary, this will be good news.  It is also a teachable moment. 

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Saturday, August 14, 2010
Federal Policy Landscape Is Now More Favorable to Wind Energy than at Any Other Time in the Past Decade
By News Release @ 11:49 AM :: 10229 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Companies including AIG, Lehman Brothers, Wachovia, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Union Bank, Wells Fargo and others essentially buy tax benefits from solar (and wind) companies that don’t have enough taxable income to use those credits on their own. Tax-equity investors get to use those tax credits as part of a strategy to shelter otherwise taxable income. (Sounds just like Hawaii ACT 215/221)

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Friday, August 13, 2010
Djou on KITV: "Voters voted against the establishment...I look forward to November"
By News Release @ 8:48 PM :: 10667 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

“My responsibility is first and foremost to represent the people of Hawaii and that is absolutely what I have been doing. I think what you saw in the special election is that the majority of the people didn’t vote against me. The overwhelming majority of the voters voted against the establishment. They didn’t like the status quo and felt that the current representation in Congress needs a fundamental change. That’s what I’ve been doing, and that’s who I’m representing. I look forward to the judgment of the voters again in November.”

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Friday, August 13, 2010
Rasmussen: Only 26% of Americans strongly approve of Obama
By News Release @ 2:51 PM :: 11307 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Stimulus: Dems take $708/year from poor families
By News Release @ 5:49 PM :: 10664 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

This Bill will have the dubious distinction of being the first ever to lower SNAP benefits from one period to the following period. For the first time ever, SNAP recipients will see their monthly benefits shrink. A family of four can expect their benefits to drop about $59 a month starting in April 2014. ($59 x 12 = $708/yr)

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Job Killer: Latest Bailout funded by $11B in taxes on US exporters
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:45 AM :: 10470 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Today the House of Representatives is expected to approve yet another bailout for those states that have proved incapable of controlling their spending on government worker pay, benefits and pensions. The $26.1 billion price tag will be funded in part by $11 billion in tax hikes on U.S. companies that compete internationally.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Lingle: Latest Federal Bailout slashes Hawaii food stamps and highway funds
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 12:57 AM :: 11695 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

"... in order to pay for this latest $26 billion bailout of states, the Democrat-controlled Congress cut almost $12 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps), at a time when a record number of Americans – including almost 141,300 Hawai‘i residents – depend on this assistance to subsidize their food purchases.

“In addition, Congress rescinded $2.2 billion in unobligated highway funds, including an estimated $10 million that would have been used for Hawai‘i highway projects. 

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Does Colleen Hanabusa Support Her Party’s Spending Addiction?
By News Release @ 12:43 AM :: 9182 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

With unemployment at 9.5 percent and the national debt at an all-time high, the last thing middle-class families need is more of the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda. Instead of calling Congress back into session to create private-sector jobs, House Democrats have once again dismissed an opportunity to rein in runaway government spending and provide the fiscal discipline needed to create jobs.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
City, State, EPA agree to Federal consent decree for Honolulu sewage treatment
By News Release @ 9:45 PM :: 13101 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

(08/10/10) HONOLULU – A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu’s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General’s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced today.

The settlement which also resolves lawsuits brought by the Sierra Club, Hawaii’s Thousand Friends and Our Children’s Earth Foundation, includes a comprehensive compliance schedule for the city to upgrade its wastewater collection system by June 2020. Under the settlement, the Honouliuli wastewater treatment plant will need to be upgraded to secondary treatment by 2024. The Sand Island plant will need to be upgraded by 2035, but could be extended to 2038 based on a showing of economic hardship.

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