Sunday, May 19, 2013
IMPACT: BOOST TO LOCAL ECONOMY GREW OVER THE YEARS
Congressional sway funneled billions of dollars to isle projects
~~<p>The loss of Sen. Daniel Ino­uye as Hawaii's main benefactor in Congress will hurt the state's effort to attract federal dollars that are a significant part of the local economy.</p>
<p>In addition to helping funnel billions of dollars into Hawaii through earmarks, Ino­uye was able to use his senority and influence in Washington to pull strings that kept a small state like Hawaii from suffering the full force of federal budget-cutting efforts, according to analysts.</p>
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The loss of Sen. Daniel Inouye as Hawaii's main benefactor in Congress will hurt the state's effort to attract federal dollars that are a significant part of the local economy.
In addition to helping funnel billions of dollars into Hawaii through earmarks, Inouye was able to use his senority and influence in Washington to pull strings that kept a small state like Hawaii from suffering the full force of federal budget-cutting efforts, according to analysts. Login for more...
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