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Senate panel approves immigration bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:52:34 -0400

WASHINGTON - Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.

Hanabusa announces US Senate run in Hawaii

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:52:48 -0400

HONOLULU - U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaii announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate on Thursday, setting up a primary showdown that almost certainly will be the state's marquee race next year.

Hirono dines with Obama, other women senators

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:19:03 -0400

HONOLULU - Hawaii U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono is eating dinner with President Barack Obama at the White House along with all female senators.