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Blessing celebrates new name, accomplishments and expanded services
LIHU‘E — A blessing ceremony Friday marked a new name, expanded space and expanded services for Malama Pono.
Native Hawaiian Health Care Gets Funding
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced that a $9,044,880 grant has been awarded to support Native Hawaiian health centers on Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Made In Hawaii Festival Sustains Local Businesses
HONOLULU -- For many, the Made in Hawaii Festival is chance to buy local food and even do some early Christmas shopping. But this year’s event themed “Buy Hawaii, Keep Aloha Strong” is also a huge opportunity for vendors.
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Congresswoman Hirono Chooses Jobs for Teachers and Budget Relief for States Over Interests of Corporations that Ship American Jo
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today voted to secure education jobs as well as provide Medicaid support to states. The U.S. House voted 247 to 161 to pass H.R. 1586, the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, which passed the Senate on August 5th.
Congresswoman Hirono Announces Third Round of Medicare Prescription Rebate Checks for Hawaii Seniors
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced that the third round of "donut hole" checks have gone out to more than 375,000 seniors nationwide, including 2,872 seniors in Hawaii. Under the recently passed health care reform law, seniors who fall in the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage gap (more commonly known as the 'donut hole') will receive $250 rebate checks.
Congresswoman Hirono Announces $9,044,880 in Federal Funding to Support Health Care Programs for Native Hawaiians
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced the awarding of $9,044,880 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funding to support Native Hawaiian health centers on Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii.
Congresswoman Hirono Set to Vote for Bill That Provides $86 Million in Medicaid Funding for Hawaii
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is set to vote Tuesday in support of legislation that would allocate a much-needed $86 million to Hawaii in Medicaid funding for an additional six months.
Congresswoman Hirono Returns to Washington, DC to Preserve Education Jobs in Hawaii
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is returning to Washington, DC this weekend to vote for $39.3 million in federal funding for education in Hawaii.
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