Solutions sought to elder care crisis

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2002

Members of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Wednesday suggested ways to combat health problems affecting Native elders.

Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), committee chairman, said more federal funding is needed. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.), the vice-chairman, said economic stimulus on reservations would help curb poor health care.

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Relevant Documents:
Written Witness Testimony (7/10)

Relevant Links:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging - http://www.und.edu/dept/nrcnaa
National Indian Council on Aging - http://www.nicoa.org

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