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Obama Administration 'Strongly Supports' Native Hawaiian Self-Governance

Akaka Bill would set up process of reorganizing Native Hawaiian government overthrown in 1893 and allow Native Hawaiians to be treated on par with American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.

(8/7/2009)

Support for Sovereignty

A proposal to grant Native Hawaiians federal recognition has the approval of most Hawaii residents, a recent poll says.

(9/11/2007)

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