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Sovereignty Activists Criticize Revised Akaka Bill
(Honolulu) -- Hawaiian sovereignty activists are criticizing changes made to the Hawaiian federal recognition bill.
The activists are calling for another hearing in Hawaii before Congress approves the so-called Akaka bill.
Vicky Holt Takamine, president of the 'Ilioulaokalani Coalition, says the revised bill is "very dangerous" to the native Hawaiian community. She says Hawaii will lose more than they will gain.
Some sovereignty advocates say the US Senate did not give Hawaiians the opportunity to review or provide feedback on the changes. The Senate Indian Affairs Committee approved the bill on April 21st. It has yet to clear the Senate.
A companion bill is expected to be introduced in the US House this week. Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees plan to travel to Washington next month to discuss the changes made to the Akaka bill.
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