The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing this afternoon to discuss a draft Indian energy bill.

The hearing lasted about 90 minutes. Audio clips can be downloaded below:

• Opening Statements

• Testimony | Q&A
THE HONORABLE JOE GARCIA
Southwest Area Vice President, National Congress of American Indians; and Chairman, All Indian Pueblo Council

THE HONORABLE MATTHEW J. BOX
Chairman, Southern Ute Tribe

THE HONORABLE MIKE MARCHAND
Economic Development Committee Chairman of Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians; Business Council Omak District Representative, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

MR. RALPH ANDERSON
President/CEO, Bristol Bay Native Association

MR. PETER STRICKER
Vice President - Strategic Asset Development, Clipper Windpower

Committee Hearing:
LEGISLATIVE HEARING on a Discussion Draft of the “Indian Energy Promotion and Parity Act of 2010" (April 22, 2010)

Relevant Documents:
Discussion Draft | Press Release

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