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Congress will not consider Hawaii federal recognition.
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Native American Report
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June 1, 2006
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Leading the discussion, Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) debated June 7 the merits of S. 147, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Also speaking in support were Sens. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), Alaska Republicans Ted Stevens and Lisa Murkowski and Barack Obama (D-Ill.).
"This is a great day for Hawaii's people. This bill is important not only for the future of Native Hawaiians, but to the future of all indigenous people and to the United States," Akaka told a group of supporters outside the Capitol before the vote. "We are looking toward justice for indigenous people. This is a momentous time. We feel confident."
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