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Wednesday, November 19, 2003

Deputy Health and Human Services Secretary Claude Allen visited the Navajo Nation on Monday and Tuesday.

According to The Farmington Daily Times, Allen said he has not seen the U.S. Civil Rights Commission report on unmet needs in Indian Country. The report showed that the Indian Health Service (IHS) spend $800 per patient on the Navajo Nation. He acknowledged funding problems but would not commit to any increases, the paper said.

During his visit, Allen toured several sites in Window Rock, Arizona, the tribe's capitol. He met with President Joe Shirley Jr., tribal officials and members. He is scheduled to address the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) today.

Allen has been nominated to a federal appeals court position.

Get the Story:
Feds: No increase planned in IHS budget (The Farmington Daily Times 11/19)
IHS $534 Million Only Half What Is Needed (The Gallup Independent 11/18)

Relevant Links:
Health and Human Services - http://www.hhs.gov

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