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Rigging The System: The Martin Kao Case Offers An Inside View Of Pay-To-Play Politics U.S. Sen. Susan Collins/2019

Rigging The System: The Martin Kao Case Offers An Inside View Of Pay-To-Play Politics

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The former Hawaii defense contractor has pleaded guilty to a series of federal crimes related to PPP fraud and illegal campaign donations. Court records detail how he tried to get away with it.

A Brief History Of Debt Ceiling Crises And The Political Chaos They’ve Unleashed Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

A Brief History Of Debt Ceiling Crises And The Political Chaos They’ve Unleashed

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Since 1976, there have been 22 shutdowns of the federal government due to lack of a federal budget.

A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers AP Photo/Carlos Giusti/2019

A New Bill In DC To Take On Cockfighting Still Can’t Get Backing From Hawaii Lawmakers

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Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate aims to give law enforcement more tools to take on illegal animal fighting.

‘It’s Astounding’: US Sen. Mazie Hirono Pushes Investigation Of Justice Clarence Thomas Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

‘It’s Astounding’: US Sen. Mazie Hirono Pushes Investigation Of Justice Clarence Thomas

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The federal judiciary in general lacks transparency when it comes to financial disclosures and ensuring that judges are following the rules.

Biden Backs Plan To Restore Benefits For COFA Migrants Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Biden Backs Plan To Restore Benefits For COFA Migrants

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The endorsement comes as the U.S. is in negotiations over new deals with Compacts of Free Association nations.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda

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Hawaii's newest member of its congressional delegation recalls the chaotic first four days of the new House, here priorities for education and agriculture, and the ongoing need to diversify government representation.
Chad Blair: The Republicans Are Melting Down Screenshot/2023

Chad Blair: The Republicans Are Melting Down

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The speaker debacle, the failed midterms, possible indictments and more illustrate a Republican Party in deep disarray. Can it recover?
Congress Sends Kaena Point Heritage Bill To Biden Courtesy: Rep. Ed Case

Congress Sends Kaena Point Heritage Bill To Biden

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The legislation could lead to federal conservation of the Oahu wilderness area.

Tokuda Says She’s Ready To Take On A Divided Washington Courtesy: Jill Tokuda/2022

Tokuda Says She’s Ready To Take On A Divided Washington

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The newly elected Hawaii congresswoman will be in the minority party for the first time in her career.
Overdue Reform Or Underhanded Deal? Here’s What’s In Manchin’s Permitting Bill Screenshot/manchin.senate.gov

Overdue Reform Or Underhanded Deal? Here’s What’s In Manchin’s Permitting Bill

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It’s unclear how big of an effect the bill will have on construction timelines, or how it will benefit fossil fuel projects compared to renewables.