Correcting Akaka
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Introduction
Senator Akaka has promised to speak daily regarding S. 147, aka the Akaka Bill. Coming on the heels of a damning report released by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, it represents a new tactic for a troubled bill. As time permits, we will analyze Senator Akaka's remarks, and hope to present readers with timely corrections to historical errors Senator Akaka makes, as well as additional commentary that may be helpful in understanding the issues.
Background
- January 20, 2006 USCCR meeting transcript
- Hearings before the USCCR, including testimony from both pro-S.147 and anti-S.147 experts.
- May 4, 2006 USCCR draft report recommending against the Akaka bill
- Draft report including a findings section.
- May 4, 2006 USCCR final report recommending against the Akaka bill
- Final report with findings section redacted after complaint from 2 of the commissioners.
- Akaka Substitute Comparison
- Detailed analysis of the changes between the current version of S.147 before the Senate, and a proposed version addressing some, but not all, of the concerns raised by the DOJ.
