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Tom Cole: Promoting tribal sovereignty and self-determination in Congress (November 27, 2023)
As the longest serving Native American in the U.S. House of Representatives, the privilege and honor it is to represent the interests of tribes in Congress is certainly not lost on me. 
Tom Cole: Getting back to work on Capitol Hill after chaos (November 6, 2023)
With only eight weeks left in the year, members of Congress certainly have our work cut out for us 
Former Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez launches bid for Congress (October 16, 2023)
Jonathan Nez, a former president of the Navajo Nation, is running for Congress in one of the most Native-populated districts in the United States. 
‘Your debt is due’: Tribes on alert as U.S. government looms toward shutdown (September 26, 2023)
Indian Country is on high alert as the U.S. government prepares for a possible shutdown, the first of its kind in more than three years. 
Tom Cole: Mental health must be our nation’s priority (September 25, 2023)
Our country must address the mental health crisis and improve access to suicide and crisis intervention services to prevent death and injury from suicide attempts. 
Cronkite News: Republicans lead U.S. government into another shutdown (September 22, 2023)
Two Arizona lawmakers were among five Republicans who broke ranks and voted to block a defense authorization bill, the latest twist in a budget fight that could cause a government shutdown. 
After years of work, tribes finally achieved a historic first for the Indian Health Service. But Republicans are already ripping apart the funding agreement.
Republicans take power on day of ‘chaos’ on Capitol Hill (January 3, 2023)
The 118th Congress began in a most unusual fashion as Republicans descended into what one Democrat derided as “chaos” in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
‘Empower tribal nations’: Indian Country looks to White House for support (December 14, 2022)
With one negative ruling on the books and a potentially devastating one on the way, tribal leaders continue to look to the Biden administration to address the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court. 
The Cherokee Nation is getting closer to fulfilling a promise made by treaty nearly two centuries ago.
‘It is a GOOD DAY’: Alaska Native woman makes history at the polls (September 1, 2022)
Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans. 
Bipartisan efforts to create a federal commission to explore and repair the legacy of the nation’s notorious Indian boarding schools have hit a stumbling block over subpoena authority.
A bill to address the harmful legacy of Indian boarding schools is getting its first hearing amid renewed attention to the painful era.
“We thank President Biden for standing behind his policy to honor our Nation-to-Nation Relations,” said President Scott Herman of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.
Indian Country continues push to strengthen Violence Against Women Act (December 8, 2021)
Indian Country is making another push to restore tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit violence in their communities. 
Cronkite News: Republican loses committee posts for violent social media post (November 19, 2021)
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) will no longer serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources, where he regularly objected to efforts to protect tribal territories. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation works to protect Native voting rights (September 27, 2021)
Today we continue the fight for our rights, until everyone in Indian Country can freely cast their ballot. 
Gaylord News: Voting rights bill addresses long-standing obstacles in Indian Country (September 17, 2021)
“There was a time, not long ago, where Indigenous people were supposed to be terminated,” said attorney Victoria Holland. 
Lawmakers rejected a proposal that would have added $154 million to the Bureau of Indian Affairs budget to address a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation celebrates sovereignty milestone (July 12, 2021)
A year after McGirt, it remains the most important case in our lifetimes in support of tribal sovereignty in many generations. 
As Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, I feel strongly the duty to our Cherokee ancestors who sacrificed so much for the rights we have today.
Cherokee Nation discusses criminal compacting legislation (May 10, 2021)
Leaders of the Cherokee Nation discuss legislation to address criminal jurisdiction issues in the state of Oklahoma during a call with the media. 
The American Rescue Plan Act includes a record $31.2 billion in funds for Native communities across the United States.
Cronkite News: Republican pardoned in connection with Oak Flat land deal (January 21, 2021)
In one of his last acts as president, Donald Trump pardoned Republican former lawmaker Rick Renzi, who was convicted of corruption while in Congress. 
Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-New Mexico), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, has been all about Donald Trump since becoming the third Native woman to serve in Congress.
‘There’s no role for Congress’: Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) on Donald Trump (January 12, 2021)
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) failed to mention Donald Trump by name or address his role in inciting violence on a “horrific” day at the U.S. Capitol. 
The Trail of Tears, the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma, was one of the most inhumane policies in American history – but it wasn’t an isolated incident.
Indian Country finally sees action on diabetes program (December 28, 2020)
A program that has reduced diabetes in Indian Country has been extended for another three years, resulting in a lifetime in the age of COVID-19. 
Tribes await action on priorities as Congress returns to work (November 18, 2020)
Lawmakers are getting back to work after a long recess and a divisive election as time runs out to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda. 
Rep. Tom Cole: Paying tribute to our Native veterans (November 10, 2020)
Since the Revolutionary War, Native Americans have served our country in higher numbers than any other racial or ethnic minority in the United States. 
Indian Country is celebrating after turning out in record numbers for one of the most consequential presidential elections in American history.
Rep. Tom Cole: The right person for the Supreme Court (November 2, 2020)
American history was made when Amy Coney Barrett was officially confirmed to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. 
Congressional Native American Caucus features Pueblo symbol in new logo (October 26, 2020)
The Zia Sun Symbol is vital to the religion, traditions and culture of Zia Pueblo. 
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. 
Forgotten no more?: Trump team puts Native people last on ‘important’ call (October 21, 2020)
Just days after their boss bashed Indigenous Peoples Day, members of the Donald Trump administration tried their best to portray the president as someone who cares about the interests of America’s “first” inhabitants. 
A bipartisan resolution calls for the official designation of the second Monday of October as a federal holiday in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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. Tom Cole: Racing at warp speed (September 24, 2020)
Over the last several months, the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked unprecedented havoc on the world.
Indian Country bills crawl to final approval in busy election cycle (September 22, 2020)
Five Indian Country bills are finally over their last hurdle on Capitol Hill, giving Republicans, Democrats and maybe even Donald Trump a chance to declare victory ahead of the presidential election. 
Rep. Deb Haaland leads passage of legislation for missing and murdered loved ones (September 22, 2020)
If signed into law, the Not Invisible Act will be the first bill in history to be introduced and passed by four citizens of federally recognized tribe.
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