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Native Hawaiian Government May Become Reality

Their kingdom long ago overthrown, Native Hawaiians seeking redress are closer than they've ever been to reclaiming a piece of Hawaii.

(3/13/2010)

Committee Passes Native Hawaiian Legislation

A House committee approved legislation Wednesday that would let Native Hawaiians establish their own government, but supporters acknowledge that some behind-the-scenes negotiations are still in order before the bill progresses to the full House.

(12/16/2009)

Native Hawaiian Bill's Chances Improving

Prospects have never looked more promising for a bill that would give Native Hawaiians the chance to establish their own government and eventually gain control over valuable land and resources.

Prospects have never looked more promising for a bill that would give Native Hawaiians the chance to establish their own government, much like the arrangement that has occurred with American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.

(6/11/2009)

Native Hawaiian Bill Could Pass in 2009

With Barack Obama set to take over the White House and Democrats ready to claim larger majorities in Congress next month, legislation to create a governmental entity to represent Native Hawaiians could finally win passage.

(12/10/2008)

In Hawaii, Cases Question Rules on Race

Two legal challenges are looking to define who the islands' Natives are based on blood quantum.

(10/19/2007)

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