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Santee Sioux water bill up for vote
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002

The House today will consider a bill to study the water system for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska.

H.R.4938 authorizes Secretary of Interior Gale Norton to spend $500,000 to determine the best way to develop a safe and adequate water treatment and distribution system. The tribe's water contains high levels of nitrates, nitrogen and coliform bacteria.

Get the Story:
Congress to consider bill for Santee water study (The Omaha World-Herald 9/24)

Relevant Documents:
H.R.4938 | House Report

Relevant Links:
The Santee Sioux Tribe - http://www.santeedakota.org