Outgoing Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson told Navajo Nation leaders on Monday that he would seek more funds to improve health care on the reservation.
Thompson addressed the Navajo Nation council and heard of Third World living conditions on the reservation. Council delegates said more funding would help address the problems.
Thompson continues his visit today with tours of health facilities and a meeting with a Navajo family.
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Navajo seek health funds
(The Farmington Daily Times 7/20)
Navajo Nation gets rare visit from top U.S. health official (AP 7/19)
HHS Secretary pledges more funds for Navajo Nation
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
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