Congresswoman Hirono Chooses Jobs for Teachers and Budget Relief for States Over Interests of Corporations that Ship American Jo
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today voted to secure education jobs as well as provide Medicaid support to states. The U.S. House voted 247 to 161 to pass H.R. 1586, the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, which passed the Senate on August 5th.
Congresswoman Hirono Announces Third Round of Medicare Prescription Rebate Checks for Hawaii Seniors
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced that the third round of "donut hole" checks have gone out to more than 375,000 seniors nationwide, including 2,872 seniors in Hawaii. Under the recently passed health care reform law, seniors who fall in the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage gap (more commonly known as the 'donut hole') will receive $250 rebate checks.
Congresswoman Hirono Announces $9,044,880 in Federal Funding to Support Health Care Programs for Native Hawaiians
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced the awarding of $9,044,880 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funding to support Native Hawaiian health centers on Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii.
Congresswoman Hirono Set to Vote for Bill That Provides $86 Million in Medicaid Funding for Hawaii
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is set to vote Tuesday in support of legislation that would allocate a much-needed $86 million to Hawaii in Medicaid funding for an additional six months.
Congresswoman Hirono Returns to Washington, DC to Preserve Education Jobs in Hawaii
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is returning to Washington, DC this weekend to vote for $39.3 million in federal funding for education in Hawaii.
NPCA Applauds Reps. Grijalva, Hirono and Nine other Members of Congress for Supporting Senate FAA Bill Provision On Park Service
Last week, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona and Rep. Mazie K.
$398,550 in Federal Funding to Improve Educational Opportunities for Migrant Families on Hawaii Island
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced the awarding of a $398,550 U.S. Department of Education grant to improve the educational opportunities of migrant families on Hawaii Island through family literacy programs that integrate early childhood education, adult /child literacy, adult basic education, and parenting education.
Kahuku Wind to Power 7,700 Oahu Homes
Today, the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office announced a $117 million loan guarantee through the Recovery Act for the Kahuku Wind Power Project in Hawaii. A project Secretary Chu calls "another example of America's leadership in the global clean energy economy."
Statement by Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono on the Hawaii Department of Education being named a finalist in the National Race to
Congratulations to the Hawaii Department of Education for being named one of 19 national finalists for President Obama's Race to the Top program.
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