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Colleen Hanabusa [1951-0] American
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Politician, United States Representative, HI 1st District (elect)


Colleen Wakako Hanabusa is an American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 1st congressional district from January 2011 to January 2015. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Before her election to the U.S. 

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During times of emergencies, civil crisis, or natural disasters it is important for persons to remain free to exercise their constitutional rights in a lawful and appropriate manner, and I believe it is important that we provide individuals with specific reassurance that we value those rights.
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I am certain that there are extremists on both sides of the gun control debate in Hawaii, as in the rest of the nation. However, it has been our willingness and ability to develop mutually respectful and effective gun control laws that have kept our community safe.
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Background checks, waiting periods, reports of transfers, and access to mental health records have not stopped the legal sale of firearms to legitimate buyers. Health, Legal
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As we move beyond Women's History Month, I am committed to advancing legislation to raise the minimum wage and ensure women are paid equally for equal work.
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Hawaii's own Patsy Mink served as the first congresswoman of color and first Asian American woman in the House; she later sought the Democratic Party presidential nomination.
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I don't think people in Hawaii like negative ads, whether it's done by an independent group or whether it's done by the campaign itself.
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Women have helped shape our world, yet still do not receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.
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Dr. Margaret Oda, a true trailblazer in education, served as Honolulu school district superintendent and was the driving force behind the middle-school concept and the first chairwoman of the Japanese American National Museum.
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I'd love to think that I'm a super human being, but I'm not.
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Our experience in Hawaii has shown that we can place common sense limits on gun sales, demonstrate our respect for gun owners, and, most importantly, help ensure the safety of our residents.
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I'm president of the Senate. I'm not a neophyte when it comes to understanding political alignments and misalignments.
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