Friday, May 05, 2006

Congress advised to reject Akaka bill

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recommended yesterday that Congress reject a bill granting federal recognition and self-government rights to Hawaiians.

The action was a blow to supporters of the controversial bill, which was introduced six years ago by Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawai'i, and other members of the Hawai'i delegation.

Akaka said in a written statement that his goal is still to have the bill heard on the Senate floor.

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