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Shutdown isn't slowing down Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations (January 17, 2019)

The partial closure of the federal government isn't preventing the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations from carrying out its mission.

Meskwaki Nation offers $50K reward for woman missing since January 2015 (January 17, 2019)

Rita Janelle Papakee, a mother of four, was last seen on the Meskwaki Settlement in Iowa four years ago.

Rep. Tom Cole: Democrats show they aren't willing to work with Republicans (January 17, 2019)

In divided government, there is no room for one-sided debate. In order to get things done for the American people, bipartisan and good faith negotiation is critical.

Rep. Markwayne Mullin: We must follow through on our obligation to Indian Country (January 17, 2019)

Tribal Nations are sovereign governments that have a unique relationship with the federal government. Unfortunately, not everyone in Washington understands that.

Rep. Haaland and Rep. Davids land first committee assignments in 116th Congress (January 17, 2019)

Committee assignments are slowly trickling in for new members of Congress and the first Native women have landed key spots.

Cronkite News: Lawmakers, advocates say shutdown's impact hits hardest in tribal areas (January 17, 2019)

Even though she saw six opioid overdoses in recent months, two fatal, Kerry Hawk Lessard closed the medical and behavioral health clinic she runs for Native Americans.

Mark Trahant: Kids are going hungry in Indian Country as shutdown drags on (January 17, 2019)

How many children are afraid because they know their parents are worried? Or broke. Even hungry.

Elizabeth Cook-Lynn: Indigenous people treated like criminals at the border (January 17, 2019)

The death of a Maya girl at the U.S. border is a symbol of an ongoing criminal act by today’s American government against defenseless Indian people.

Native Sun News Today: Attack targets Native women who won seats in South Dakota (January 17, 2019)

An anonymous attack against two Lakota women elected in South Dakota was rebuffed as lawmakers met for the new session.
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