Hawaii Links for Tuesday, June 22
Homlessness, unions, government and assorted items of interest:
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The Roman Catholic Church in Hawaii today is convening an all-day to focus on the needs of homeless keiki. The location is the Ohana Honolulu Airport, and Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona is among those expected to speak.
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Brian Schatz, the former lawmaker and chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, has picked up a couple of big for his lieutenant governor run. He’s also got the support of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association.
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Politico reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may have difficulty with an before the August recess. It appears unrealistic that senators can deal with the Kagan nomination, clean energy reform, immigration and finance reform in such a short time — let alone the Akaka bill, I might add.
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Former Big Island Mayor Steve Yamashiro is in at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. The 61-year-old Yamashiro, who has a history of health problems, is recovering from heart surgery.
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Equal rights for gays are at the forefront of Hawaii politics and the national agenda, yet former Arkansas governor and presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee says he doesn’t support gay marriage because of the . “Ick is being fired from a job, being the victim of a hate crime or being bullied at school simply because you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender,” said a gay rights group in response.
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