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JUNE 27, 2001 Plains tribal leaders told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Tuesday they need at least $150 million to explore natural resource development of their lands. While Plains tribes have large land bases, they lack the population centers that make gaming and other economic development enterprises a success for other tribes. But Plains reservations contain natural resources which tribal leaders hope to tap in order to provide economic opportunities for their communities. Get Senate Testimony:
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Facebook TwitterJUNE 27, 2001 Plains tribal leaders told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Tuesday they need at least $150 million to explore natural resource development of their lands. While Plains tribes have large land bases, they lack the population centers that make gaming and other economic development enterprises a success for other tribes. But Plains reservations contain natural resources which tribal leaders hope to tap in order to provide economic opportunities for their communities. Get Senate Testimony:
receive testimony on the goals and priorities of the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association (6/26) Get the Story:
Plains Indians want federal money for oil, gas exploration (AP 6/26) Related Stories:
Sacred site drilling put on hold (6/22)
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