U.S. Congressperson Neil Abercrombie - 1st District of Hawaii

Above: Neil with Maui County Councilmember Bill Medeiros, far left, Maui State Rep. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, second from right, and Sopogy President & CEO Darren Kimura, far right. Details in "Notebook" entry. Below: Neely Marcus, left, is Neil's Military Legislative Assistant who helped at a USO effort on Capitol Hill. See "Notebook" entry. (Photo: Gabriela Overdorff)

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Energy independence
Neil was the keynote speaker at the dedication of new solar technology by Sopogy at the Maui Ocean Center on Saturday (11/21/09). He said the U.S. exports billions of dollars to obtain energy, which is why we need to become more energy independent. more>

USO Stuffing Party
Neil's Military Legislative Assistant Neely Marcus was part of an effort on Capitol Hill to assemble care packages for U.S. servicewomen overseas. more>

"Hawaii Now" on Tuesday
Neil's community television show, "Hawaii Now," focuses on education on Olelo and Na Leo O Hawaii Tuesday night. more>

Check out the blog
Entries about a wellness bill, subprime documentary and more on the hawaiirep1 blog.

"Go For Broke Award"
The Go For Broke National Education Center presented its prestigious "Go For Broke Award" to Neil at a reception held during the center's annual "Evening of Aloha" gala on Nov. 14, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Details below in the "Latest News."

Economic recovery funds at work
Neil took part in an ongoing algae-removal project in Maunalua Bay which is receiving a big boost by federal economic recovery funds. more>

Saint Damien
"The Hill" posted an article about the renewed attention Hawaii's Saint Damien statue is receiving these days. See the video on this page to learn more about Saint Damien or read the article by clicking here.

White House bill signing
Neil stood by the President's side at the White House October 28th, as Mr. Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act which includes key initiatives proposed by Neil. See "Latest News" below and the October Photojournal.

FOX News Challenge
Neil sends his congratulations to two University of Hawaii students who've won a national journalism competition for their report on the Akaka bill. more>

U.S. Presidential Delegation
See the October Photojournal for a look at Neil's trip to Belgium as part of the presidential delegation representing the United States at a "Thanksgiving Mass" for Saint Damien De Veuster.

Neil helps Mighty Mo
The USS Missouri has been moved to a drydock to undergo major maintenance work. Neil's legislative work will help the battleship pay for much needed repairs. more>

Video of Neil's award
See video of Neil receiving the Harry S. Truman Award from the 45,000-member National Guard Association of the United States. It's on YouTube: Part 1 and Part 2.

• Military academy deadline for students

• "Lessons from Afghanistan"-- Neil writes in the Huffington Post about Afghanistan policy

• "Fifty Years as the 50th State"-- a personal account about Hawaii Statehood by Neil

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