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Wednesday, December 1, 2010 |
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Censorship: FCC Presses Forward With Destructive Net Neutrality Rules
By News Release @ 3:43 PM :: 6486 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Washington, D.C., December 1, 2010—This morning, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski announced that the Commission will vote on net neutrality rules during its December 21 meeting. Telecom policy analysts at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) urged FCC Commissioners to reject this unwise proposal, warning that mandating net neutrality would harm consumers and stifle network investment.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 |
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UH Manoa Researcher pushes to legalize kiddie porn
By News Release @ 4:26 PM :: 23238 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Activist, masquerading as academic, argues for his preferred changes in society....
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Monday, November 29, 2010 |
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Hamas and Palestinian Suffering
By IPT News @ 10:53 PM :: 9084 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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A leading American Muslim charity routed millions of dollars illegally to Hamas. An international convoy and flotilla campaign to deliver aid to Palestinians supports the Hamas government in Gaza.
Their advocates insist they want nothing more than to ease the suffering of the Palestinian people.
A review of Hamas' actions since seizing control of Gaza in 2007, however, shows the group is creating suffering.
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Monday, November 29, 2010 |
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Another Wikileak on Obama’s sinking ship
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:31 PM :: 6783 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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This has not been a good month for the Obama Doctrine: The President came home empty-handed from Asia, North Korea fired artillery at South Korea just days after revealing nuclear facilities no one knew they had, and Obama failed to get the G-20 to take any action limiting trade imbalances. It was not supposed to be this way. After apologizing for all of our nation’s sins, the world was supposed to swoon at President Obama’s unparalleled charisma.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010 |
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Heritage: Don’t Give In To North Korea Demands
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:13 PM :: 9796 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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At 2:43 PM local time today, North Korea fired artillery rockets at the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong setting dozens of residential homes ablaze, wounding three civilians and fifteen soldiers, and killing two South Korean Marines....
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Sunday, November 21, 2010 |
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Friday, November 19, 2010 |
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Monday, November 15, 2010 |
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NYT: Obama’s economic view rejected on world stage
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:11 PM :: 8102 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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President Barack Obama returned from Asia yesterday, and the headlines greeting him home are not kind. “Obama’s economic view is rejected on world stage,” reads The New York Times; “Obama, weakened after midterms, reveals limited leverage in failed S. Korea deal,” says The Washington Post; and ABC News declares, “President Obama Falls Short on G-20 Goals: Failure to Deliver on Key Trade Goals Reveals Limits of American Influence.” These headlines are only half-right: Yes, President Obama did fail to deliver on his agenda in Asia, but the culprit is not declining American influence. The problem is a losing agenda set by the President himself.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010 |
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Tourism Marketing: In London and ashamed to be from Hawaii
By News Release @ 9:16 PM :: 8908 Views :: Energy, Environment, World News
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I am currently in London attending World Travel Market (WTM) for eTurboNews. Don't expect business from wasting our tax payers promotional money that paid for the Hawaii Tourism Authority stand.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Abercrombie Will Harm Hawaii’s Relationship with Foreign Countries
By News Release @ 7:24 PM :: 10466 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Tourism is a cornerstone of Hawaii’s economy and culture and foreign relationships are essential for Hawaii leaders to foster if we are to continue promoting Hawaii as business and vacation destination. Governor Linda Lingle utilized her executive office to promote tourism, travel and business in Hawaii and fostered strong relationships with countries like China and Japan for our state’s benefit.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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Rep. Djou pleased by Clinton support for free trade with South Korea
By Rep Charles Djou @ 2:34 PM :: 12526 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Honolulu, HI — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) released the following statement after attending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech on America’s engagement in the Asia Pacific....
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010 |
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Duke and Lynn Extend Their Support to Our Neighbors in the Philippines
By News Release @ 7:05 PM :: 6349 Views :: Energy, Environment, World News, Family
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"The people of Hawai‘i understand what it takes to recover from a storm like Megi, and we stand by ready to support our neighbors and family in the Philippines," said Lynn Finnegan. "Duke and I encourage Hawai‘i residents to extend a hand of support to our neighbors by donating their time or financial support to the Hawai‘i Red Cross and other organizations accepting donations for disaster relief designated for the Philippines."
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010 |
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Influencing our culture for life: Vatican leader to speak on Oahu, Maui
By News Release @ 7:45 PM :: 15718 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Hawaii Right to Life, in partnership with Pearson Foundation of Hawaii, invites you to a special pro-life presentation and charity benefit featuring the Reverend Monsignor Ignacio Barreiro Carámbula, Chaplain of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
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Friday, October 1, 2010 |
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Midweek: Abercrombie voted alone against anti-terrorism measures, against support for Israel
By Selected News Articles @ 11:04 AM :: 11486 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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No surprise that since 1991 Abercrombie has voted with the Democratic Party 92 percent of the time, and in the last Congress 98.5 percent.... But which legislation did he vote “Nay” on when his own Democratic Party (and Republicans) voted “Yea”?
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Friday, October 1, 2010 |
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Aiona: Tourism recovery reflects hard work and cooperative efforts
By News Release @ 2:02 AM :: 10244 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“The fact that travelers are choosing Hawai‘i for their vacation is a reflection of the hard work and cooperative efforts between this Administration, private sector businesses and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. The tourism outreach that has been undertaken by this Administration includes working with the airlines to increase airlift into our state and continued infrastructure improvements at our airports through the airports modernization plan."
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Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
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Neil Abercrombie, D-Hezbollah
By Malia Zimmerman @ 5:24 PM :: 15207 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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As Israel is in the fight for its people’s very survival, Congressman Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, has refused to support America’s important ally over the terrorist group, Hezbollah.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
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Djou: HR2378 will hurt Chinese tourism in Hawaii
By Rep Charles Djou @ 12:20 PM :: 13657 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“No one denies that the current valuation of Chinese currency is troubling and remedial actions must be taken. While I support a free-floating currency exchange between the United States and China, this legislation will not affect the trade deficit and will not create American jobs. Instead, this bill would hurt more than it would help our nation and Hawai‘i.
“This measure will harm U.S.-China relations, hurt international commerce and, most troubling for Hawai‘i, impair the emerging Chinese visitor market in Hawaii."
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Friday, September 24, 2010 |
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Waiting for Crazy
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:24 PM :: 8471 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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In classic Obama form, he mentioned the words "I," "me" or "my" 34 times, including this line about his efforts to stop Iran's nuclear weapons program: "Now let me be clear once more: The United States and the international community seek a resolution to our differences with Iran, and the door remains open to diplomacy should Iran choose to walk through it." As Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech just hours later would show, President Obama is gonna be waiting a long time.
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Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
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VIDEO: Djou floor speech in favor of Congressional Gold Medal for 100th/442nd
By Video @ 4:30 PM :: 11343 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Congressman Djou spoke on the House floor in support of S.1055 (H.R. 347) – granting the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 |
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Woodward: Obama at odds with military commanders
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:25 PM :: 9392 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Instead of listening to his generals, Obama drew up his own strategy calling for only 30,000 troops, denying Mrs. Young's son the "safety in numbers" she so desperately wanted. After the Pentagon kept trying to reopen the President's decision, Obama reportedly lost his poise, saying, "Why do we keep having these meetings?" and "I'm done doing this!"
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Friday, September 17, 2010 |
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New Gaza aid convoy to undermine peace talks
By IPT News @ 3:43 PM :: 11826 Views :: World News, Military
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While Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration back the current round of peace talks between Israel and the PLO, Hawaii-based “peace” activists’ favorite Hamas aid group does its best to undermine the talks with more disruption on the ground and in the water.
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Friday, September 17, 2010 |
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Lingle to host 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
By News Release @ 11:42 AM :: 11916 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Top women leaders from seven nations will gather in Waikīkī to share their personal and professional stories at the 7th annual International Women’s Leadership Conference (IWLC). These remarkable women will each share their own incredible story of success in the hopes of inspiring audience members to move forward with their own hopes and dreams, while contributing to the community.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010 |
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Aiona: “Loyalty, duty and self-sacrifice prevailed over fear, uncertainty and sadness.”
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 2:30 PM :: 11304 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Ordinary people turned into heroes in the face of danger, displaying extraordinary acts of courage, selflessness and aloha.
New York City firefighters, policemen and port authority officers, active duty military and reservists, and Department of Defense civilians answered the call without hesitation, risking their lives for their fellow citizens.
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Friday, September 10, 2010 |
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Djou: “Out of the ashes, American courage and charity emerged”
By Rep Charles Djou @ 8:21 PM :: 12950 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“Nine years ago, amid the confusion, shock and rubble, we witnessed something remarkable unfold. Out of the ashes, American courage and charity emerged. Our resilience as a people was tested and strained, but it did not break. We came together and rose above the pettiness that so often marks our day-to-day reality."
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Friday, September 10, 2010 |
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Lingle: September 11, 2010 is Patriot Day and Day of Service and Remembrance in Hawaii
By News Release @ 4:27 PM :: 10834 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has ordered the Hawai‘i State Flag at all state and county buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, September 11, 2010, in honor of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on our nation on September 11, 2001. The Governor’s proclamation also encourages Hawai‘i residents to display the state flag at half-staff at their homes and businesses in observance of this day of remembrance.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010 |
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Djou: Relieved over release of South Korean fishermen
By Rep Charles Djou @ 9:12 PM :: 12912 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Honolulu, HI — Congressman Charles K. Djou (HI-01) issued the following statement today, expressing relief that North Korea had released the South Korean fishing vessel, the Daesung 55, and its crew yesterday at the East Sea military demarcation line. Congressman Djou introduced a resolution at the time of its seizure, condemning North Korea’s provocations and calling for the release of the Daesung 55 and its crew. Congressman Djou’s statement also praises South Korea for joining the United States in trade sanctions against Iran and urges China to do the same
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010 |
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Neglecting Allies and Appeasing Foes
By Heritage Foundation @ 2:23 PM :: 8341 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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In yesterday's New York Times, International Herald Tribune columnist Roger Cohen reported: "Since taking office, President Obama has reached out to the Muslim world as a whole, to China, to Turkey and to Iran, but has devoted scant serious diplomatic energy to Europe." Cohen then went on to quote prominent Paris-based defense analyst Camille Grand: "Europe is the object of benign U.S. neglect. Obama has not established or re-established a strategic relationship with any single European country or with Europe as a whole."
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010 |
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
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The Obama Doctrine
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:02 AM :: 8383 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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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 |
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Djou: Heroes in uniform deserve credit for success in Iraq
By Rep Charles Djou @ 6:12 PM :: 13074 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“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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Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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Waipio All-Stars win US Little League Championship
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 5:00 PM :: 10683 Views :: Maui County, Energy, National News, World News
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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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Monday, August 23, 2010 |
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Meet the “moderate” Muslim behind the Ground Zero Mosque
By IPT News @ 9:56 PM :: 11869 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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"...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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Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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Djou working to resolve issues caused by Micronesia Compact
By News Release @ 2:17 AM :: 14859 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“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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Monday, August 16, 2010 |
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Great news: Rep. Lyla Berg still taking grief for “Islam Day”
By Andrew Walden @ 1:01 PM :: 16062 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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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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Monday, August 9, 2010 |
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Djou attends Iraq mobilization ceremony of former unit
By News Release @ 1:39 PM :: 13699 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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“I was honored to attend the mobilization ceremony today (Sunday Aug 8, 2010) for the 305th MPAD/9th MSC. It was a particularly special honor to be with a number of soldiers from the 1101st GSU, my former unit in the Army Reserve, who will be deploying to Iraq with the 305th."
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Friday, August 6, 2010 |
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Djou, Micronesian Ambassador: “Status quo is not working”
By News Release @ 12:57 PM :: 14209 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Congressman Djou articulated his concerns about the impact of Micronesian immigration to Hawaii on the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii's social service programs. Congressman Djou and Ambassador George both acknowledge that the status quo is not working.
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
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PAPAHĀNAUMOKUĀKEA Designated a World Heritage Site
By News Release @ 2:27 PM :: 11273 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle today heralded the designation of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site, as another major milestone in the continuing effort to protect and preserve one of the most historically and culturally significant resources of Hawai‘i. Papahānaumokuākea was inscribed as a World Heritage site at approximately 3:30 p.m. HST on Friday, July 30, 2010.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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Djou: Not realigning forces to Guam a “major geopolitical mistake”
By News Release @ 11:03 PM :: 13014 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Congressman Djou’s amendment would’ve restored, through offsets, the necessary funding to one of the largest movements of military assets in decades while helping to maintain a robust military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Congressman Djou’s amendment would’ve increased funding for military construction projects necessary to realign Marine Corps forces to Guam. The funds would come from offsets within H.R. 5822....
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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Djou renews call for Free Trade with South Korea
By News Release @ 9:11 PM :: 15268 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) gave the following speech today from the floor of the U.S. House, advocating for a stronger and deeper relationship with the Republic of Korea...
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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 :: 12618 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 :: 13229 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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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
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Hawaii diploma mill scams trap Pakistani cabinet member, former Microsoft China President
By Selected News Articles @ 1:52 PM :: 11384 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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WASHINGTON: The university from where Law Minister Babar Awan claims to have done his PhD is banned in the United States from issuing any degree and cannot even claim that it is a legal educational institution.
Long before the dispute over fake degrees became a political issue in Pakistan, the Circuit Court of the First Circuit in the State of Hawaii, declared that the University of Monticello was a non-recognised and non-chartered university....
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
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Hanalani School Team wins robotics World Championship
By News Release @ 1:05 AM :: 10622 Views :: Maui County, Energy, National News, World News
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HONOLULU - At the close of three days of intense international competition, a team of five students from Hanalani School in Mililani were named the tournament champions of the International Botball Tournament held in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Competing among 64 teams from around the globe, including Kuwait, Poland, and teams from across the United States, Hanalani’s team was undefeated as they entered the final rounds of competition and finished number one in the seeding rounds.
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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 :: 12214 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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Thursday, July 1, 2010 |
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Djou co-sponsors SKIL Immigration Reform Act
By News Release @ 11:24 PM :: 11371 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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Djou on troop funding bill: “Congress fails to support the men and women serving in harms way”
By News Release @ 10:21 PM :: 11471 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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