Washington, Jan. 9 -- Representative Jill Tokuda issued the following press release:
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a bipartisan minibus package that includes three funding bills for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior and Science agencies. The legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 397-28 now goes to the Senate.
"This funding package takes a critical step toward fully funding the government and delivers real investments in clean water, research, jobs, and public safety that strengthen Hawai'i's communities," said Rep. Tokuda. "At a time when people are already worried about making ends meet, they should not be burdened with the added instability of another government shut...