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AUGUST 4, 2000

Harold Salway, suspended president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, criticized a report issued by the US Housing and Urban Development, saying he appreciates the effort, but that the report is too optimistic.

Salway also says internal turmoil must first be resolved before the tribe can have a successful future. A grass roots movement among tribal members took over the tribal headquarters six months ago in an attempt to free the government of alleged corruption.

HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo came to Pine Ridge yesterday to present the report. He also dedicated the SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Girls Club Youth Wellness and Opportunity Center.

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Pine Ridge Report Too Rosy, Salway Says (The Omaha World Herald 8/4)

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Cuomo to dedicate Pine Ridge center (Indian U. 8/3)

Relevant Links:
Shared Visions: Pine Ridge -- a year later Sharing The Dream - www.hud.gov/pressrel/pineridge/pineridge.html US Department of Housing and Development - www.hud.gov

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