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By Mark Niesse
Honolulu, Hawaii
A national measure to give Native Hawaiians similar rights as American Indians could still be approved this year, but other national priorities are likely to delay action by Congress until after the 50th state’s 50th anniversary in August.
Despite the support of Hawaii-born President Barack Obama, legislation restoring some of the self-governance powers Native Hawaiians lost when the islands’ queen was overthrown in 1893 may have to wait a little longer.
Honolulu, Hawaii
A national measure to give Native Hawaiians similar rights as American Indians could still be approved this year, but other national priorities are likely to delay action by Congress until after the 50th state’s 50th anniversary in August.
Despite the support of Hawaii-born President Barack Obama, legislation restoring some of the self-governance powers Native Hawaiians lost when the islands’ queen was overthrown in 1893 may have to wait a little longer.
