Cedric Black Eagle was sworn in as chairman of the Crow Tribe of Montana on Tuesday. Black Eagle said the tribe faces a number of challenges, including water rights, energy and economic development. But he said the Crow people are embracing hope and change. "I believe, as a nation, we are ready to make dramatic improvements to our economy, creating jobs, building homes, creating small business opportunities, improving our health care and creating one reservation-wide school system so that we can make a difference in the future of our children," said Black Eagle, The Billings Gazette reported. Black Eagle succeeds the late Carl Venne, who died on February 15 at the age of 62. Get the Story:
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