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Tribes continue battles against drug companies amid a setback in court (January 17, 2018)

The opioid epidemic has hit Indian Country hard and tribes are looking for ways to hold drug companies accountable by going to court.

Mary Annette Pember: Indian Health Service still lacks a permanent leader (January 17, 2018)

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Indian Health Service has left many wondering what qualifications the agency's director should meet.

Doug George-Kanentiio: Mohawk people must take action on marijuana (January 17, 2018)

Who was Harry Anslinger and how did he come to have a deep effect on the Mohawks of Akwesasne?

Nisenan Tribe back to square one after losing federal recognition lawsuit (January 17, 2018)

The Nisenan Tribe, one of the many victims of the disastrous termination policy, is still fighting to regain federal recognition.

Mary Kathryn Nagle debuts 'Sovereignty' play at theater in nation's capital (January 17, 2018)

A new play by Mary Kathryn Nagle, an attorney and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, shares an intensely personal story.

National Congress of American Indians welcomes Secretary Zinke again (January 17, 2018)

Tribal leaders will be hearing from Secretary Ryan Zinke at an upcoming National Congress of American Indians meeting in Washington, D.C.

Secretary Zinke refused to meet with National Park Service advisory board (January 17, 2018)

Nearly all of the members of a federal advisory board have quit in protest of their treatment by the Trump administration.

Cronkite News: Children of immigrants eye permanent 'Dreamers' solution (January 17, 2018)

A permanent solution for the so-called 'Dreamers' will require an act of Congress, pro-DACA activists, along with dozens of DACA recipients, said at a rally in Arizona.

Mark Trahant: Battle over the budget grows as deficit spending explodes (January 17, 2018)

The first year of the Trump era has been challenging.

House subcommittee takes up bill aimed at improving tribal economies (January 17, 2018)

H.R.4506, the Jobs for Tribes Act, promotes entrepreneurship and economic development in Indian Country.
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