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Can they keep Hawai'i afloat?

Legislators look at the state's economic crisis

Members of the state House of Representatives demonstrated a show of unity when they closed last spring's legislative session with a rendition of "Hawai'i Aloha." Whether that spirit will prevail when the Legislature convenes for an emergency special session remains to be seen. Advertiser library photo • May 1, 2001

 • Public safety should be of utmost concern
By Marcus R. Oshiro
State House majority leader

 • Crisis requires state legislators to act quickly
By Robert Bunda
State Senate president

 • Sept. 11 hit our one-horse economy hard
By Galen Fox
State House minority leader

 • Bipartisan spirit will keep focus on urgent needs
By Fred Hemmings
State Senate minority floor leader