Issues from the community

(Missed a few minutes looking for AAA batteries.)

Various leaders are bringing up issues that pertain to their communities, from seniors in Chinatown looking for more subsidized housing to Pacific Islanders looking for better healthcare.

Japanese American group in Chicago discusses healthcare access for older Asian Americans. Brings up that highest rate of suicide is among Asian-American women.

Native Hawaiians: Native Hawaiians being sued in federal courts -- continually being challenged.
- Not only attacks on Native Hawaiians. Has broader implications
- Urge congress to provide federal recognition to Native Hawaiians
- Urge support for S. 310. It will come up forwill come up for cloture vote
- Native Hawaiians as a separate identity