Indianz.Com. In Print.
URL

The Week in Review ending June 29

Senate hearing on trust reform task force. File Photo © NSM.

Missed the week's stories? Get a complete listing here. Want In The Hoop's list of the week's Winners and Losers? Wait no more. Battle brews over Pequot Tribe recognition The Bush administration's recognition a Connecticut tribe touched off negative reactions this week as critics appeared surprised at a decision two years in the making. The state of Connecticut and its Congressional representatives said Assistant Secretary Neal McCaleb defied logic and reason by acknowledging the Eastern Pequot Tribe. Appeals were promised, which could drag the already long process on for years. McCaleb's decision was historic because of the reliance on state recognition. But new evidence the groups submitted also helped way Bureau of Indian Affairs researchers who earlier recommended against the tribe. Get the Story: BIA: Pequot tribe recognized (6/24) Will Pequot tribes be recognized? (6/24) McCaleb makes recognition history (6/25) Gover vindicated on tribal stance (6/25) State objects to Pequot recognition (6/25) Pequot evidence bolsters recognition (6/26) Pequot recognition appeal expected (6/26) Editorial: BIA decision 'strange' (6/26) Nipmuc tribe has hope on federal status (6/26) Group sets up Pequot casino web site (6/27) State recognized tribes have hope (6/28) Conn. group wants recognition halted (6/28) Opinion: Why not another casino? (6/28) Editorial: Fix casino fund formula (6/28) Congress gets trust fund update Members of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee welcomed the progress of a joint federal-tribal task force on trust reform this week, but warned that time was running out to try and implement any proposals. Tribes and Bush officials both agree legislation is needed to elevate Indian affairs within the Department of Interior. There is disagreement about how the department would be policed by an outside regulatory commission that tribal leaders say is necessary. With Congress adjourning for a recess this month, lawmakers were worried that needed reforms might not happen this year. Get the Story: Tribes demand trust fund oversight (6/27) Griles can't explain trust standards (6/27) Trust fund plaintiff supports oversight (6/27) Navajo account holders to meet (6/27) Norton's accounting funds limited (6/28) Cobell to tour Indian Country (6/28) more stories There's still more to read in the recap of the top stories.

Copyright © Indianz.Com