"The ongoing stalemate in Congress regarding the federal budget, a Republican House of Representatives, and the fact that the 2016 Presidential campaign will kick off immediately after the 2014 mid-term elections, will make it difficult to push significant Indian policy reforms through Congress. Nevertheless, Indian country leaders will continue to press for reforms in a number of important areas.

Look for the following issues to receive attention in the next four years:

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Carcieri Fix

Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and Sacred Sites

Energy Development

Federal Recognition

Gaming

Playing Defense"

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