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The meeting "could lead to many new advantages for Hawaii as we develop our relationships with Asian countries in the worldwide community," said Marsha Wienert, Gov. Lingle's tourism liaison.

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"I basically talked about a tax increase, but I knew that philosophically she would not go for it. But she did not dismiss it," Taniguchi said, adding that he thought Lingle would have an easier time dealing with just the legislative leaders in a special session.

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"Duke" Aiona Jr. yesterday ordered all state flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Tuesday in honor of the men and women killed at Fort Hood, Texas, Thursday. Aiona, acting on behalf of Gov. Linda Lingle, who is traveling in China, said in a news release, "We must always honor our service men and women, who risk their lives every day to protect the liberty and freedom we have as American citizens."

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"It's clear to me that everybody would like to restart this decision," he said, noting that Gov. Linda Lingle last week expressed regret for signing off on the new teacher contract. Some school board members are meeting with unidentified "state officials"

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» June 1: Lingle says "we now have a government that we cannot afford," and announces plan to furlough all state employees three days a month.

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"It could lead to many new advantages for Hawaii as we develop our relationships with Asian countries in the worldwide community." Gov. Linda Lingle has said Hawaii's selection is an affirmation of its strategic role as a leader in the Asia-Pacific region, and help build a stronger economic foundation for the future. "We appreciate President Obama selecting Hawaii for this important meeting and recognizing the significant role Hawaii plays as America's most diverse and strategically located state," Lingle said.

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"We appreciate President Obama selecting Hawaii for this important meeting and recognizing the significant role Hawaii plays as America's most diverse and strategically located state," Lingle said.

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"It could lead to many new advantages for Hawaii as we develop our relationships with Asian countries in the worldwide community." Gov. Linda Lingle has said Hawaii's selection is an affirmation of its strategic role as a leader in the Asia-Pacific region, and help build a stronger economic foundation for the future. "We appreciate President Obama selecting Hawaii for this important meeting and recognizing the significant role Hawaii plays as America's most diverse and strategically located state," Lingle said. As tourism to Hawaii slumps with the global economy, the attention brought by the summit could present an advertising opportunity for potential visitors, said Jerry Gibson, general manager of Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hilton Hawaii's area vice president. "I look forward to seeing you all decked out in flowered shirts and grass skirts,"

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"He made some really good points that I discussed with my team," Lingle said. "I felt he made a really compelling case."

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"Securing the 2011 APEC Leaders Meeting is a significant accomplishment for the state of Hawaii as we continue to expand our state's role as a leader in the Asia-Pacific region," said Gov. Linda Lingle in a news release.

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