Back in 2011, when Honolulu’s rail project was estimated to cost a mere $5.2 billion, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye secured federal funding for the endeavor. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Inouye had considerable power both in Washington, D.C., and at home. But even he knew the limits of his influence. “I’m a realist,” […]
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