WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Michael Jackson, the top deputy to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, announced Monday he would quit the department next month; an unexpected departure that has stoked congressional concerns about the turnover of senior officials at the department.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A bill has been introduced in Congress to replace the Tomb of the Unknowns, one of Washington’s most iconic landmarks.

WASHINGTON, June 8 (UPI) -- A bill that would give Native Hawaiians a special national status similar to that of American Indians has failed to reach the floor of the U.S. Senate.

WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, said Memorial Day should be a time to remember not only those killed but also how we treat all U.S. military personnel.

WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- The Humane Society of the United States has called on the federal government to permanently ban the slaughter of downed cattle to protect the food supply.

HONOLULU, May 29 (UPI) -- After nearly 50 years, retired Master Sgt. Clarence Young will be awarded a Silver Star at a Memorial Day ceremony in Honolulu.

WASHINGTON, March 15 (UPI) -- Supporters of oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge appear to have enough votes to keep it in the FY 2006 Senate budget resolution.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, ended speculation about his political future by announcing he will run for re-election in 2006, Roll Call said Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Hawaii's congressional delegation has introduced a bill that would give Native Hawaiians the same sovereignty now possessed by Native Americans.