The Crow Nation Tea Party is criticizing on the Crow Tribe of Montana for selling water as part of an energy project. The group says the sale of water to $7 billion coal-to-liquids Many Stars energy plant jeopardizes tribal rights. The group also says tribal members won't qualify for jobs for the project as promised. The tribe entered into a deal with Australian-American Energy Co. build a plant that will convert coal reserves into diesel and other fuels. The project is expected to generate 4,000 construction jobs and 900 permanent jobs. Get the Story:
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