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Congress returns to work after big election by inching toward historic tribal delegate (November 14, 2022)

The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.

‘False claim to Native American heritage’: Pechanga Band takes stand against noted educator (October 6, 2022)

A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.

‘Just a terrific week’: Native women break new ground in nation’s capital (September 15, 2022)

It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government.

Harold Frazier: Honor sacred promises to our Native Sovereign Nations (September 13, 2022)

Mni Wiconi means water is life, and no one will silence our Native peoples.

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National Congress of American Indians hosts winter meeting (February 14, 2022)

The National Congress of American Indians will be hearing from top Biden administration officials and key members of Congress at its winter meeting.

Cronkite News: Republican lawmaker faces censure over violent social media post (November 15, 2021)

Democrats continue to press for action against Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) for a violent cartoon video that appears to show him attacking rival politicians.

Cronkite News: Republican lawmaker under fire for violent tweet (November 12, 2021)

Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) refused to back down after posting a violent cartoon that appeared to show him and other conservatives attacking President Joe Biden and killing a liberal Democratic lawmaker.

Cronkite News: Infrastructure bill finally makes it over finish line on Capitol Hill (November 8, 2021)

Congress has given final approval to a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that’s been a key part of President Biden’s agenda.

Underscore.news: Choctaw Nation resists treaty promise to Freedmen (March 9, 2021)

The leader of one of the largest tribes in the U.S. is fighting a behind-the-scenes battle with Congress that pits racial justice against tribal sovereignty.

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 1, 2021)

NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter!

Who is Jorge Riley? Self-described Native man boasted of role in U.S. Capitol riot (January 15, 2021)

A self-described right-wing Native Republican boasted of taking part in the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Tom Cole: Moving forward from 2020 (October 22, 2020)

Looking back on the unprecedented events, hardships, challenges and losses we’ve navigated this year, certainly everyone would agree that 2020 has been a roller coaster experience none of us asked for or wanted.

Rep. Markwayne Mullin: Rebuilding America’s economy (October 6, 2020)

By helping small businesses through tough times with forgivable loans, offering tax credits in Opportunity Zones to lift up distressed communities, and investing in our infrastructure, we can get America back to work and rebuild our economy.

Rep. Tom Cole: Americans need more COVID-19 relief (October 6, 2020)

Although there is broad bipartisan agreement in Congress that additional coronavirus relief is needed, I regret that the status of delivering relief hasn’t changed a lot.

Rep. Haaland (D-New Mexico) celebrates passage of MMIW legislation (September 30, 2020)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed Congresswoman Deb Haaland’s (NM-01) Not Invisible Act and Congresswoman Norma Torres’ (CA-35) Savanna’s Act. The two bills work to address the missing and murdered indigenous women’s crisis.

Tribes push for passage of PROGRESS Act in Congress (September 16, 2020)

It’s been difficult to get Indian legislation through Congress but tribes are hoping to get a win with passage of a self-governance bill.

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