Schatz: ‘I have a simple request’

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Schatz highlights the story of Hilo residents Scott and Jay Pekalib during a press conference. Courtesy photo

HILO — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Hawaii Democrat, called for an end to the federal government shutdown from the Senate floor Wednesday by sharing the story of a Hilo couple first featured Jan. 13 in the Tribune-Herald.

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