September 11, 2010
It has been nine years since a small group of fanatics, driven by their intolerance and hatred, claimed the lives of thousands of Americans in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. ...
September 07, 2010
On Labor Day, let’s all take a moment to recognize and appreciate the working men and women who provide for their families and keep our economy moving. ...
August 24, 2010
“I’m honored to announce Democracy for America’s endorsement of a progressive champion who will move us forward – Colleen Hanabusa.” said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. “Colleen stands up for the people of Hawai’i. ...
August 12, 2010
Candidate for Congress Colleen Hanabusa expresses thanks Congresswoman Mazie Hirono for her continuing support of the people of Hawai`i. Her “Yea” vote on the Education, Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act helped pass a bill which will help Hawai`i’s teachers, firefighters and police. ...
August 09, 2010
“The middle class is what I’m concerned about,” Hanabusa said. Hanabusa (D, Nanakuli-Makaha) said Republicans are wrongly describing the potential expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts as a tax increase. She said Congress would not be imposing new taxes, only allowing tax breaks to end as scheduled. ...
July 14, 2010
Most importantly, I will work for Hawai`i and its citizens. Hawai`i has only four representatives in the House and Senate. That is but one reason why our citizens must choose carefully. For me and many others, the heart and soul of Hawai`i are at stake. I am confident that the people of our first Congressional District will chose wisely in making a decision that will ultimately affect us all. ...
July 03, 2010
It’s important that this weekend should be spent with our families and friends, enjoying one another. There is much to be appreciated in the freedoms that we have here in the United States, and the beauty and aloha we have to be grateful for here in Hawaii. It is not only critical that we remember the freedoms that our Founding Fathers’ fought so hard for, but that we remember those young men and women, from the U.S. and other countries, who fight for those freedoms still. We ...
June 14, 2010
The DCCC today announced the next round of candidates that have qualified for the competitive Red to Blue Program. These candidates earned a spot in the program by surpassing demanding fundraising goals and demonstrating to voters that they will work to create jobs and put the interests of their constituents ahead of the special interests in Washington. ...
May 31, 2010
As Ed said in his speech to the convention, the recent special election taught us many things. It is time for all of us to look beyond the status quo, to seek out the best ideas, and to push ourselves past what is most comfortable today to what will most enrich us tomorrow. If we are to achieve our most desired future—for our state and for our nation—we must find a way to preserve our most cherished values while reaching ever higher for the resources and opportunities we will bestow ...
May 22, 2010
I said it before, and I’m saying it again, I’m in this race until the end, and I’m in this race to win. I thank you for your support thus far and humbly ask for your votes as we move into the Primary Election in September and the General Election in November. ...