Feds again delay Montana tribe's recognition request; application pending since 1978September 22nd, 2009 Feds delay Mont. tribe's recognition requestBILLINGS, Mont.
Lawsuit claims feds ignored health risks of planned snowmaking at Arizona ski resortSeptember 21st, 2009 Lawsuit aims to stop expansion of Ariz. ski resortFLAGSTAFF, Ariz.
Conn. casino tribes strike deal with state to pay $25 million for slots promotionsAugust 26th, 2009 Conn. tribes to pay $25M to state for slots useHARTFORD, Conn. — Officials say two American Indian tribes will pay the state of Connecticut $25 million in slot revenues to compensate for promotions that allowed gamblers to use slots for free.
AP INTERVIEW: Sebelius says gov't committed to improving troubled Indian health care systemJune 16th, 2009 AP Interview: Sebelius to boost Indian health careWASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius acknowledged on Tuesday that government health care for American Indians has been a "historic failure" for more than a century and pledged to launch an extended effort to improve it. Sebelius told The Associated Press that she will begin a multiyear effort to better the troubled Indian Health Service and will challenge Congress to make the back-burner issue a priority.
Obama appoints American Indian adviser after promising tribes more representationJune 15th, 2009 Obama appoints American Indian adviserWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will have an American Indian adviser in the White House to counsel him on tribal issues, a new post he promised while campaigning on Indian reservations last year. Obama on Monday appointed Kimberly Teehee as a senior policy adviser for Native American affairs, saying she will provide "a direct interface at the highest level" of his administration and will ensure a voice for American Indians as policy decisions are made.
Federal government agrees to restore recognition to Northern California tribeJune 9th, 2009 Feds restore recognition to Calif. Indian tribeSACRAMENTO, Calif.
Supreme Court clears expansion of Arizona ski resort on mountain sacred to Indian tribesJune 8th, 2009 Court steers clear of Ariz. ski resort disputeFLAGSTAFF, Ariz.
House passes bills to federally recognize seven Indian tribes in North Carolina, VirginiaJune 4th, 2009 House passes bills to recognize seven tribesWASHINGTON — Seven Indian tribes in North Carolina and Virginia would be federally recognized under legislation passed by the House on Wednesday, but they would not be allowed to build casinos. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and six Virginia tribes would be eligible for up to $800 million in federal funds for housing, education and health benefits under two bills passed by the chamber.
House passes bills to federally recognize 7 Indian tribes in North Carolina, VirginiaJune 3rd, 2009 House passes bills to recognize 7 tribesWASHINGTON — Seven Indian tribes in North Carolina and Virginia would be federally recognized under legislation passed by the House on Wednesday, but they would not be allowed to build casinos. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and six Virginia tribes would be eligible for up to $800 million in federal funds for housing, education and health benefits under two bills passed by the chamber.
Indiana facial recognition system leads to arrest of ex-con accused of seeking 6th fake IDJune 3rd, 2009 Ind. facial recognition system leads to arrestINDIANAPOLIS — A new facial recognition system at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles led to the arrest of a convicted forger as he tried to establish a sixth fake identity just months after his parole, the agency's head said Tuesday. Commissioner Andy Miller told a symposium on identity theft and fraud that the facial recognition system installed at the BMV detected David Grice had obtained Indiana driver's licenses under six names and addresses.
Interior Sec'y Salazar announces $500M in federal stimulus money for American Indian tribesApril 25th, 2009 Interior secretary announces $500M for tribesBISMARCK, N.D. — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says $500 million in federal stimulus money will go to American Indian tribes across the U.S.
UND's Fighting Sioux nickname gets 1 tribe's OK; another must weigh in under deal with NCAAApril 23rd, 2009 UND's Fighting Sioux nickname gets 1 tribe's OKFORT TOTTEN, N.D. — The University of North Dakota's use of the Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian head logo has been approved by one of the two tribes that must endorse it under a deal the school reached with the NCAA.
Lawsuit seeking money for S.D.'s Black Hills divides Sioux; many still want sacred land backApril 23rd, 2009 Sioux split on suit seeking money for Black HillsPIERRE, S.D. — A band of Sioux whose ancestors were driven from the majestic Black Hills more than 130 years ago is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, upsetting other tribal members who say taking money for the sacred land would be legitimizing the theft.
Rahul woos Gujarat votersFebruary 23rd, 2009 PATAN - Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, on his third trip to Gujarat in less than a month, interacted with artisan women and people from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and sought their support in the Lok Sabha elections. 'You have been traditionally our supporters.
Mayawati flays UPA move to stall quotas in top IIT, IIM postsFebruary 17th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Opposing the central government's move to withdraw the reservation facility for higher positions in select elite educational institutions, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Wednesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to stall a related bill, proposed to be tabled before parliament Thursday. 'I fail to understand what is the objective of the UPA government behind such a move which simply seems to convey that members of the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) do not deserve to hold senior positions in 47 central government run institutes across the country,' Mayawati told a press conference here.
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