Choctaw Chief Pyle to attend State of Union in DC

Tuesday, January 23, 2007  

Choctaw Nation Chief Greg Pyle will attend President Bush's State of the Union address tonight.

Pyle was invited by Rep. Dan Boren (D-Oklahoma). "It is a huge milestone for our tribe to be included in this historic event," said Pyle, The Norman Transcript reported.

The speech takes place at 8pm. Bush is facing increased opposition, from Democrats and Republicans, over his plans to send additional troops to Iraq.

Get the Story:
Choctaw Chief invited to State of Union (The Norman Transcript 1/23)
Bush To Face Skeptical Congress (The Washington Post 1/23)
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Relevant Links:
Choctaw Nation - http://www.choctawnation.com

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