Senate chairs: Democrats have deep ties to industries they oversee

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Though the Democrats lost six of their 59 Senate seats in the November election, they still enter the 112th Congress in control of the upper

Excerpts from this story referencing "General Motors":

"… D. Rockefeller is now a lobbyist at GreenbergTraurig, where he represents General Motors and Toyota. Not only does the committee oversee much of the industry’s r …"

Whistleblower bill close to winning Senate approval

By Laurel Adams and Aaron Mehta

A landmark bill to protect government whistleblowers is expected to win U.S. Senate approval this month, according to two advocacy groups, e

Excerpts from this story referencing "Daniel Akaka":

"… ance of whistleblower rights.”The bill was introduced by Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii in early 2009, and approved by the Senate Homeland Security and …"

Veteran disability claims languish

By The Center for Public Integrity

Veterans are now forced to wait up to six months to have their disabilities claims processed

Excerpts from this story referencing "Daniel Akaka":

"… performance management” in order to issue timely and accurate decisions. Daniel Akaka, Democrat of Hawaii and chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Af …"

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Plan to cut benefits for injured federal workers stirs concern

By Jim Morris

A move to cut benefits for injured federal workers upsets union officials — and some members of Congress

Excerpts from this story referencing "Daniel Akaka":

"… offering a tax-free retirement.” Not all members of Congress agree. Sen. Daniel Akaka, a Democrat from Hawaii — who, like Collins, serves on the Senate Commit …"

Hospitals failing to secure dirty bomb materials

By Aaron Mehta

Hospitals are failing to secure potential dirty bomb materials, says GAO

Excerpts from this story referencing "Daniel Akaka":

"… ed correctly. Despite this argument, GAO stood by its recommendations.Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), who requested the report, called the findings “troubling.”“D …"