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Washington, DC-- Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) introduced S. 3447, a bill to improve the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits program. Akaka introduced the bill May 27 to provide a starting point for discussion among Members of Congress, veterans service organizations, and concerned Americans who want to improve this important benefit program. [...]
Mike Simonson of VOA News | Boscobel, Wisconsin - The Mississippi is the major river system in the United States. The Yangtze is China's longest river. Although a world apart, the two waterways share conservation concerns that provide a cultural bridge between students in the United States and China, as well as from around the world. [...]
By Luis Ramirez of VOA News, Jerusalem - Israel says its commandos acted in self-defense when they stormed a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza. The raid in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel killed at least nine pro-Palestinian activists, and left many more wounded. The flotilla was trying to break a [...]
By Mil Arcega of VOA News - BP is planning a new line of attack to contain the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after efforts to plug the leak using mud and cement failed. The so called "top kill" procedure was declared a failure Saturday, prompting company officials to talk about a new [...]
A U.S. intelligence official says the third-ranking leader in the al-Qaida terrorist network, Sheikh Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, has been killed by a U.S. missile attack in Pakistan. The anonymous official told U.S. news outlets intelligence officials have "strong reason" to believe Yazid, also known as Sheik Said al-Masri, was killed by an unmanned U.S. Predator [...]
By Terry Wing - Thai authorities are increasing efforts to stiffle opposition rhetoric, targeting domestic and international media it considers biased. Ubonrat Siriyuvasak, a media reform activist and Professor of Communications at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University, outlines the current media environment in Thailand. The government has moved against media sympathetic to anti-government protesters. Professor Ubanrat: More [...]
By Scott "The Piper" St. Clair Memorial Day is traditionally a time to honor and thank the men and women who have given what Abraham Lincoln described as the last full measure of devotion in service to their country. Ceremonies, speeches and the laying of wreaths are associated with the holiday as much as a [...]
Authored by U.S. Congressman (2002-2007) Ed Case Audrey and I are just back from our high school reunion on the Big Island. There the enduring friendships and life lessons of our youth enabled us to come to resolution on our best path forward. This past week since Election Day has been a roller coaster. We've [...]
HawaiiReporter.com is livestreaming the Hawaii Democratic Convention on Saturday, May 29, 2010, and Sunday, May 30, 2010. Senate Appropriations Chair Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, will address the convention at 11 a.m. Hawaii time. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono and Congressional District 1 Candidate Colleen Hanabusa are scheduled to make remarks at 10:30 and 10:15 respectively. It was unclear [...]
By Kenny Amazaki, Djou spokesperson Washington, D.C. – Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) received two key committee assignments today on the important House Budget and Armed Services Committees as he begins serving Hawaii's First Congressional District. Congressman Djou issued the following statements after his new appointments: The House Budget Committee is responsible for drafting Congress’ annual [...]
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