Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 10, 1 October 2016 — U.S. CONGRESS CANDIDATES U.S. SENTATE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

U.S. CONGRESS CANDIDATES U.S. SENTATE

CARROLL JOHN REPUBLICAN

1. Yes 2 I fully support ALL programs benefiting Native Hawaiians, and have throughout my political eareer. Firstly, I will seek to fulfill the promise that every 50% blood quantum-qualified kanaka maoli shall have a new home lease, for a home and land they own outright.This will startwith the 24,000+ Native Hawaiiansstill waitingfor their land.

Hawaii is my home, and since I moved here (and never left) l've eome to know the beauty of our islands and their people. Unfortunately, l've also eome to know their plight. While federal apologies are nioe gestures, Native Hawaiians needvocal advocates inWashington, with a thorough understanding and knowledge of history and of what the people need at present. I will be that advocate in Washington. Many in Washington can't comprehend the importance of Native Hawaiian historical, ancestral, and cultural customs and the programs that protectthem. Nor are they aware that Native Hawai-ians-as an indigenous and ethnic people- consistently fall behind their counterparts in the areas of health and education, children especially. I will speak up in Washington on behalf of those kanaka maoli who have no voice. 3. Yes I will, to the extent the proposals are compliant with Kingdom law and are inclusive of all kanaka maoli.

GIUFFRE, JOHN M. (RAGHU) AMERICAN SHOPPING

1.Yes 2, 1) Healthcare - Lifestyle lnsurance Lifestyle lnsurance is the simple solution to America's healthcare crisis. The American Shopping Party is introducing Lifestyle lnsurance to the country. It reduces cost by as mueh as half while likely doubling benefits.

Examples: Obesity - Obesity cost $200 billion a year. That is just 10 cents for every hamburger, soda pop, ieecream and a French Fries onee shared between all 'junk foods' and paid at that the Point of Sale. Pay the 10 cents you get universal healthcare - for free. Aleohol also runs about $200 billion a year. 70% isfrom just 4% of drinkers - the alcoholics. Spend $10 billion on rehab and you justsave as mueh as $150 billion a year. This Lifestyle approach would do wonders for tackling Hawaii's healthcare issues as well. As USASenator, I would match these reforms with greater funding for Hawaiians. 2) Address Challenges to Hawaiian issues - ChangeTerms of Debate Start by knowingthe terms ofyour power.There are 300,000 Hawaiians living here. If eaeh of them gets just 3 friends and family to join them, that's over a million people. No reason they don't win every election.That is the power they have in democracy. American Shopping Party starts here. Get 300,000 shoppers to buy locally made Hawaii products 1 day a month - on the lstSaturday ofevery money.Thatwould be is a billion dollars a yeargoingfor building Hawaiian communitystoresand communities. More importantly, it is a simple way to eome together as one community. 3. Native Rule: Hawaii is a Kingdom ASP begins with the premise that Hawaii is a kingdom, not a tribe. Get a (half) million shoppers to buy locally and you have the platform to win your independence. I have a 7 Step for mula to win lndependence quickly. More details later.

SCHATZ, BRIAN DEMOCRAT

1. Yes 2 Opponents of Native Hawaiian health, education, and housing programs have become increasingly aggressive in their efforts to curtail or eliminate these programs. As a member of the Appropriations Committee and the lndian Affairs Committee, I have demonstrated that it is possible to protect and, in some cases, expand funding

for these programs by aggressively advocating for Native Hawaiian programs with my Senate colleagues and by looking for opportunities to work with Republicans on these issues. For example, this year, I successfully advocated for the inclusion of $5 million in funding for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program after these funds were eliminated from the President's budget in 2015. Lastyear, I worked closely with Republican Senator Lamar Alexander to successfully pass an amendmentthat promotes Native Hawaiian language education.These efforts demonstrate the importance ofworkingclosely with Senatorsfrom both partiesso thatthey ean understand and supportthe unique needs ofthe Native Hawaiian community. 3 I supportthe proposed administrative rules promulgated by the Department of the lnterior that will permit a Native Hawaiian Government to establish a relationship with the U.S. government. If Native Hawaiiansform a governmentconsistentwith those rules and seek federal recognition, I would likely support the request.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE I DISTRICT I HANABUSA, COLLEEN (W) DEMOCRAT

1 Yes 2. During my previous service in Congress, I was proud to serve on the House Natural Resources Committee and as Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on lndian and Alaska Native Affairs. I was able to work closely with my Republican counterpart on the subcommittee-the subcom-

mittee chair-to ensure that the needs and concerns of Native Hawaiians were considered in all relevant legislation. I have stayed on the floor to 2-3 a.m. to argue for Native Ameriean Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). Both times resulted with the promise from the Appropriations Committee's Chair and Ranking Member that they will include it in conference.They did keep their word. I would continue to address challenges to Native Hawaiian programs in that way: working cooperatively whenever possible to educate my colleagues about our history and the importance of these programs and making sure our concerns are heard and considered.To be astrongand effective advocate, there isnosubstitute for mastering the issues and earning the respect of one's colleagues. I spent my last two years working on these issues in our Native Hawaiian communities. I have been successful in that in the past, and will continue to make it a priority. 3 Yes, I will continue my strong support for Native Hawaiian self-determination and self-governance. The many groups and individuals who have fought for the rights of Native Hawaiiansfrom Senators Akaka and lnouye to state-level advocates and thosewho met individually with the Department ofthe lnteriorhave earned ourfullsupport in continuingthe push forthesevital rights. Native Hawaiians deserve to be afforded the purpose and dignity that accompanies the control of their own destinies.

OSTROV SHIRLENE D. REPUBLICAN

1, Yes 2 Halfthe battle of understandingorsupporting an initiative, policy, act or law is awareness. That understanding or support begins with the development and delivery of a fiscally responsible, honest, accurate, clear, relentless and consistent message. I believe I ean bring that message forward. I believe a diverse group of

congressional representatives; a blend of Republicans and Democrats; gives voice to varying and legitimate views of the people of Hawai'i. It is my goal to hear the questions and concerns of the people of Hawai'i and fellow members of Congress, to facilitate open and honest discussion and move towards honorable consensus, viable options and solutions. My 20+ years of military service in leadership positions prepared me to work with diverse groups and opinions to succeed in teams for the benefit of the mission. I believe I ean successfully navigate these challenges. 1 Yes. There are different pathways to self-determination and self-governance. Eaeh pathway identifies specific elements and steps for consideration in order for Native Hawaiians and their supporters to identify asystem thatbest representsthe will ofthe people.These pathwaysare notmutually exclusive. Eaeh pathway ean be researched,vetted and deliberated uponsimultaneously. Open, respectful and consistent dialogue is key towards a final determination. I believe, my role in this effort is to malama the process. I am prepared to elo that.

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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE I DISTRICT II GABBARD TULSI DEMOCRAT

1. Yes 2. Native Hawaiian services and programs are constantly under attack.That's why it's a fundamental responsibility of our congressional delegation to educate our colleagues in Washington D.C. on the importance of these programs in serving the interests of currentand futuregenerations of Native Ha-

waiians. During my four years in the U.S. House, l've made it a top priority to ehampion key programs for Native Hawaiians, like the Native Hawaiian Education Reauthorization Act, the Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act, and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act. 3. I'm honored to have spent time working with my mentor and friend, U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka.īhe first Native Hawaiian elected to the United States Congress, Senator Akaka passed the Apology Resolution whieh acknowledges the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and recognizes that the Native Hawaiian people never directly relinquished their claims to inherentsovereignty as a people. On the path forward, Native Hawaiians, as a people, should be empowered to determine their own future anel what kind of relationship they choose to have with the U.S. federal government.

KAAIHUE. ANGELA AULANI REPUBLICAN

1.Yes 2. Onee we are able to address the underlying root cause of our nation's and countries disparities, conditions will greatly improve. I believe, that since Statehood, Hawaii has been in an oppressed state, and NOT treated fairly and well. As we take a look

backon the pastcentury, it's pretty obvious that Hawaii is not where weshould be at. And I think I made my pointvery clear on why Hawaii continues to be oppressed. I always thought of Hawaii as a beautiful tropical paradise, but it's not. This saddens me, whieh is the reason why l'm inspired to take a run in politics and to help take back Hawaii. 3.Yes, sure, I would bring all the Hawaiian leaders and aetiviststogether, bringthem to the round table, and determine whieh is the right direction, and that everyone is agreeable. We are Americans, we are God's Country, and if HE feels that this is the proper path, and falls under the guidelines of his Holy Kingdom, then I believe that his Holy Kingdom should be restored. As long as it makessense, then it's reasonable. All we have to do is use our eommon sense and of course our smartness. With the "smarts" that we have, we should be able to putsomething together that will work and benefit the Hawaiian people. Anything is definitely better than what we have today! ! Our Hawaiians are jailed, prisoned, poverish,suffering, families are torn, we are priced outof housing, so anything atthis point, that is a benefit for the Hawaiians, anything, is betterthan whatwe have today! We have nothing to lose, and everythingto gain. I'm forthe Hawaiian People, my family, my keiki 's are Hawaiian, and l'm for my American country, and if we ean find a happy solution for the Hawaiians, then l'm sure our American Country would give it.

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Young Hawaiians, Alexis Panoneillo and Alexa Ridela register and vote the same day at Honolulu Hale during the 2016 primary election - Photo: Francine Murray