Federal Court Blocks Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
WASHINGTON – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) on Jan. 15 released the following statement...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 24, 20191 min read
Governor Appoints Genevieve Shiroma to Public Utilities Commission
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 22 announced the appointment of Genevieve Shiroma, 64, of Sacramento to the California Public...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 24, 20192 min read
Former Councilmember Declares Candidacy for L.A. County Supervisor
Jan Perry, former Los Angeles city councilmember for the 9th District, on Jan. 17 declared her candidacy for the 2nd District seat on the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 23, 20191 min read
Hirono Remains Top Democrat on Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) was reappointed to serve as the ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Seapower...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 22, 20193 min read
Tuna Canyon Day of Remembrance at City Hall
From left: Kay Oda, James Okazaki, Takashi Okazaki, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, Nancy Oda, Councilmember David Ryu, Kanji Sahara,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 18, 20191 min read
Hawaii Congressman Under Fire for Asian Comments
Rep. Ed Case, accompanied by his wife, Audrey Nakamura, is sworn in by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii), recently...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 18, 20193 min read
Asian American State Legislators Meet with Top Japanese Government, Business Leaders
From left: Shuichi Ohno, president, Sasakawa Peace Foundation; Rep. Theresa Mah of Illinois; Delegate Mark Chang of Maryland;...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 18, 20192 min read
CAPAC Announces Newly Elected Leadership for the 116th Congress
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus members of the 116th Congress. WASHINGTON – Last week, the Congressional Asian Pacific...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 16, 20196 min read
Rep. Gabbard to Seek Democratic Presidential Nomination
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) will seek her party’s nomination for president in 2020. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard In an interview with Van Jones...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 15, 20192 min read
Advancing Justice-LA Congratulates Julie Su on Appointment as California Labor Secretary
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles congratulates Julie Su, the organization’s former litigation director, on her appointment...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 10, 20192 min read
Chu’s Statement on Start of 116th Congress
WASHINGTON – Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on Jan. 3, the first day of the 116th Congress: Rep. Judy Chu is...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jan 2, 201911 min read
Those We Lost in 2018
Following, in alphabetical order, are some of the notable individuals who passed away during the past year. Joe Annello, 85, on Nov. 8....
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 29, 20182 min read
Chinese American WWII Vets Congressional Gold Medal Act Becomes Law
Pvt. Moy Doo Pon and Pvt. Lee Ben Hong of the 446th Engineer Company are sworn in by Robert Brune of the State Department. The two new...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 29, 20181 min read
Hirono to Donate Pay to Food Banks During Government Shutdown
Sen. Mazie Hirono (MSNBC) WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced Dec. 27 that she will donate pay she receives during the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 27, 20183 min read
CAPAC Members Demand End to Detention, Deportation of Southeast Asian Refugees
WASHINGTON — Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena), chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Rep. Pramila Jayapal...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 26, 20182 min read
Brown Appoints API Superior Court Judges
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Dec. 7 announced the appointment of 13 California superior court judges in eight counties, including the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 23, 20181 min read
Manzanar National Historic Site Closed During Government Shutdown
INDEPENDENCE – Due to the lapse of appropriations and the subsequent shutdown of the federal government, Manzanar National Historic Site...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 23, 20184 min read
DMV Director Shiomoto Retiring at End of Year
SACRAMENTO — Jean Shiomoto, the embattled director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, is stepping down. Jean Shiomoto In a...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 21, 20183 min read
After Passing House, Bill to Honor Chinese American WWII Vets Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 13 passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) to...
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Rafu Shimpo
Dec 21, 20182 min read
Advancing Justice, SEARAC Call on Administration to Honor U.S.-Vietnam Repatriation Agreement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly meeting with Vietnamese government officials to discuss potentially drastic...
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