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MEDIA RELEASE The State of Hawaii spent about $3,210,000 for safety related expenses hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), less than half of the $7,500,000 projected by state agencies, according to Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s Office. More than two-thirds of the funds were expended for activities conducted by the National Guard and State Civil Defense […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011, H.R. 2042, cosponsored by Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, which makes travel to APEC countries easier for American business and government travelers. The Senate version, S.1487, introduced by Sens. Daniel K. Akaka, Daniel K. Inouye, and Maria […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A group of Chinese media from Beijing is visiting the Big Island this week and staying at The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows as part of a press trip organized by the Hawaii Host Committee for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. The purpose of the trip is to generate interest […]

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