... committee members regarding the systemic implications for the hundreds of thousands of veterans returning from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan with PTSD. In his opening remarks, Chairman Akaka underscored that the purpose of the hearing went far beyond the activities in one VA Medical Center in Texas but extended to the entire VA system: 'I ... veterans' heath care and benefits.2 On the health-care side, Dr. Kussman disavowed not only any 'systemic effort to 2 According to Senator Akaka, the hearing was one step in a broader investigation into the VA's mental health system, including PTSD and suicide-prevention efforts. The House... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJUN08/JUNFILES/2008-06-09-Ltr from Erspamer to Judge Conti.pdf
...-Friendly Version UPDATE: SEN. AKAKA JOINS CALL TO OUST VA OFFICIAL -- Akaka on Dr. Ira Katz: " ... of the Committee, Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), has joined the call. Akaka press release here... http ...------- AKAKA CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF VA MENTAL HEALTH ....S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman ...7 --UPDATE:SEN.AKAKA JOINS CALL TO OUST VA OFFICIAL --Akaka on Dr.Ira Katz:"... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfAPR08/nf042308-7.htm
3. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 09-10-2007 #1 -- COMMENTARY: WHEN YOU CAN'T WIN IN THE COURTS, BUY A SENATOR -- Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Senate Vets' Chair, submits bill for White House that would overturn two key Court rulings favoring veterans' benefits.nf091007-1.htm
... A SENATOR -- Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Senate ... A SENATOR -- Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Senate ... veterans' benefits. Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Senate ... commentary did not mention that Sen. Akaka submitted this bill "by request" ...-- Who bought Sen. Daniel Akaka? The White House. Sen. Akaka (D-HI) is the ...' Claims) would be undone if Akaka's legislation were to pass. This bill is totally opposite of all Akaka has done it the past. His... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfSEP07/nf091007-1.htm
4. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 09-13-2007 #3 -- SEN. AKAKA EXPLAINS (SORT OF) SUBMITTING ANTI-VETERAN LEGISLATION -- AKAKA offers grade-school civics lesson as excuse for submitting President's bill that would prevent "Blue Water Navy" VA claims.nf091307-3.htm
...2007 #3 -- SEN. AKAKA EXPLAINS (SORT OF) SUBMITTING ANTI-VETERAN LEGISLATION -- Akaka offers grade-school civics lesson as ... Printer Friendly Page UPDATE: SEN. AKAKA EXPLAINS (SORT OF) SUBMITTING ANTI-VETERAN LEGISLATION -- Akaka offers grade-school civics lesson as ...ses search.php?q=akaka&op=and Akaka press release here... http ... PRESS RELEASE September 12, 2007 CHAIRMAN AKAKA S FLOOR STATEMENT EXPLAINING BY REQUEST LEGISLATION Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I wish... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfSEP07/nf091307-3.htm
... bottom of page. Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) -- Senate Vets' Chair AKAKA DOESN'T USE VA, BUT ..... IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT AKAKA DID HAVE A CHANCE TO OPT IN ... is absolute nonsense. Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Chairman .... What say you, Sen. Akaka? Want to be a shining example ...------- Akaka Endorses VA Healthcare System By Amanda Ruggeri ...------- Akaka Endorses VA Healthcare System Clarified on 07/02/09: Although Akaka has been eligible for VA benefits before... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfjul09/nf070209-3.htm
...... Printer-Friendly Version AKAKA WILL KEEP SENATE VETERANS' AFFAIRS CHAIR ... Vets' Chair. Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Vets ... It had been postulated that Sen. Akaka would move to another Committee, and ...------- Akaka to keep Veterans Affairs post By Associated Press Sen. Daniel Akaka will retain the chairmanship of the Senate ... if Democrats win undecided Senate races. Akaka, D-Hawaii, was in ..., said Jesse Broder Van Dyke, Akaka's spokesman. The unresolved contests ... than one committee and one subcommittee. Akaka heads the Veterans' Affairs Committee and... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfnov08/nf112008-4.htm
.... Printer-Friendly Version SEN. AKAKA INVOKES OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY TO GET TRUE VET ... among veterans." Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Senate ......and then, what Akaka and other Members of Congress will do about it. Akaka press release here... http ...------- AKAKA USES OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY TO FORMALLY REQUEST SUICIDE ....S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) invoked his ... to Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake, Akaka stressed the need for full and accurate ... of suicides among veterans," said Akaka. "Until the VA mental health... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAY08/nf051608-3.htm
.... Printer-Friendly Version UPDATE: AKAKA VOWS CONTINUED FIGHT FOR FILIPINO VETERAN EQUITY ... not over." Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Senate ...q=filipino&op=and Akaka press release here... http ...------- AKAKA VOWS TO CONTINUE FIGHTING FOR FILIPINO WORLD ....S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman ... U.S. military command. Akaka vowed to renew his advocacy in the ... was obstructed in the Senate. Chairman Akaka said: "The record is clear ... toward equity is not over." Akaka is the sponsor of S. 1315... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfoct08/nf100408-2.htm
.... Printer-Friendly Version SEN. AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP VETS REFINANCE THEIR ... escape foreclosures." Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Senate ... Chair For more about Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Chairman .../sessearch.php?q=akaka&op=and Akaka press release here... http ...------- AKAKA INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP VETERANS REFINANCE HOMES ....S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman ... meet and escape foreclosures," said Akaka. The current maximum VA guaranty for... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfMAY08/nf050208-9.htm
...... Printer-Friendly Version AKAKA LINES UP SERVICE ORGS TO SUPPORT ADVANCE ...ph For more about Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Chairman ...sess earch.php?q=akaka&op=and Akaka press release here... http ... ADVANCE FUNDING OF VETERANS' HEALTH CARE Akaka signals intention to reintroduce advance funding legislation ....S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman ... Act of 2008 , introduced by Chairman Akaka with bipartisan support in the previous Congress. Senator Akaka signaled his intention to reintroduce the legislation... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfjan09/nf012909-6.htm
