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The Hawaiian Federal Recognition Bill, also known as the "Akaka Bill," is now before Congress. The bill seeks to affirm the indigenous status of the Hawaiian peop^ and their political r^atl°™ with the United States. Hawauans will achieve parity with more than 550 Native Amenean and I Alaska Native tribes already recognized by th I federal government. The bill is a crucial first step to protect hundreds I 0f heaUh, education, housing, employment, I eeonomie development, and arts and culture programs benefiting the Hawauan commumty. AU these programs and services are now in | jeopardy by legal challenges calling them race-based discrimination. To find out the facts about legislation that will affect all of us who eall Hawai'i home, visit our website I at www.OHA.org or eall (808) 594-1888. www.OHA.org

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