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Rep. Hanabusa Comments on Trump’s $15 Billion Spending Cuts Plan

Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s plan to cut $15 billion from targeted programs in the FY18 omnibus spending package.

Rep. Gabbard Votes to Fund Critical Hawai‘i, Nationwide Programs

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted on March 22 to pass the FY 2018 omnibus spending package that funds critical investments and programs in Hawai‘i and across the country.

Sen. Hirono Votes in Favor of Omnibus Spending Bill

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued a statement following her vote in favor of the Omnibus Spending Bill for FY2018.

Sen. Schatz: Federal Funding for Hawai‘i to Increase

The spending bill includes millions in new and increased funding for veterans’ healthcare, clean energy, and Native Hawaiian Eeducation and healthcare programs.

Senate Must OK $1.3T to Keep Government Running Through September

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today in favor of a $1.3 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government through Sept. 30, 2018.

Rep. Hirono: Trump Budget Bad for Hawai‘i

“Instead of investing in programs that help middle and working-class families across our state, the president proposes trillions of dollars in cuts that would harm nearly everyone in Hawai‘i.”

Legislators Call for Budget That Honors Veterans

U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) are calling on Congress to pass a year-end budget deal that honors veterans.