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New Blackfeet chairman appointed amid turmoil
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003 The Blackfeet Nation council appointed a new chairman on Thursday. There were scuffles reported and elders were allegedly kicked out of a council meeting as Jay St. Goddard was voted chairman 6 to 3. St. Goddard led the campaign to remove former chairman William "Allen" Talks About, who said he was targeted because he launched an investigation into alleged financial improprieties. Get the Story:
Blackfeet tribal council appoints new chairman (The Great Falls Tribune 2/7) Relevant Links:
Blackfeet Nation - http://www.blackfeetnation.com Related Stories:
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