| June 26, 2020
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Alaska Delegation Welcomes Court Win for Alaska Native Corporations
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Sen. Dan Sullivan
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| June 26, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Belcourt County
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 25, 2020
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Murkowski Calls to Advance Alaska Specific Legislation During Senate Indian Affairs Hearing
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| June 25, 2020
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Alaska Native Vietnam War-Era Veterans Are One Step Closer to Being Able to Apply for Land Allotments
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Economic Development Funds for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 25, 2020
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Senate Indian Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on Wyden and Merkley's Bills to Support Oregon Tribes
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Chairman Hoeven and Vice Chairman Udall Introduce Bipartisan Native American Housing Legislation
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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| June 24, 2020
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Hoeven Holds Legislative Hearing to Receive Testimony on Seven Indian Bills
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 22, 2020
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Davids Secures Key Provisions for Tribes in Transformational Legislation to Improve Nation's Infrastructure
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Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Robert Redfield - Director of the CDC - Heinrich Demands CDC Transparency With Tribal COVID-19 Data
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| June 19, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300k in funding for tribal communities during the COVID-19 health crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Matsui Leads Letter Calling on FCC to Expand Flexibility for Internet Connectivity Support During the Pandemic
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Rep. Doris Matsui
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Hon. Randal Quarles, Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Hon. Brian Brooks, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Alaska Delegation Urges Senior U.S. Monetary Officials to Review Big Banks' Discrimination Against the Energy Sector & Alaska Native Communities
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Congressional Leaders Condemn Trump Administration Assault on ACA's Anti-Discrimination Protections
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Rep. Lois Frankel
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| June 11, 2020
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Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Health Service COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Betty McCollum
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| June 11, 2020
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Moolenaar Announces COVID-19 Grant for Saginaw-Chippewa Tribe
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Rep. John Moolenaar
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| June 10, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds HUD Grants for Tribal Communities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter T. Gaynor, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator - Udall, Democratic Senators Call on FEMA to Better Coordinate Disaster Response with Tribes
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Udall, Murray: Trump Administration is Worsening Educational Disparities in Tribal Schools Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Foxx Reacts to GAO Report on BIE's Handling of Special Education
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| June 5, 2020
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Thune, Rounds Applaud Senate Passage of Their Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Heinrich Blasts Treasury Department For Delaying Life-Saving COVID-19 Funding To Tribal Governments
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| June 4, 2020
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislative Package with Four Indian Bills
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Tester, Sen. Rounds Lead Call for GAO Report on the VA's Native American Direct Loan Program
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce $1.2 Million in Grants for Tribal Housing Improvements
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Steve Mnuchin, Department of The Treasury Secretary - Tipton Fights to Ensure Tribes Receive Fair Coronavirus Relief
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Rep. Andy Biggs, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Hearing of the House Ways and Mean Committee - Hearing on the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| May 26, 2020
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The Washington Post - The federal government fiddles as covid-19 ravages Native Americans
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Catherine Lhamon, Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights - Haaland, Warren Request U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to Examine Federal Government's Response to Impact of COVID-19 in Indian Country
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - N.M. Delegation Calls On FEMA To Waive State's Cost-Share Requirements For COVID-19 Response Efforts
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Warren Joins Haaland in Filing Bicameral, Bipartisan Legal Brief to Protect Tribe's Land From Executive Infringement
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| May 20, 2020
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Senator Warren Joins Bicameral Amicus Brief Urging Court to Halt Dakota Access Pipeline Operation Until Tribal, Environmental Impacts Assessed
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Cantwell, Heinrich, Senate Dems Urge FCC To Ensure Rural Tribal Communities Have Equal Internet Access
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich Urges FCC To Ensure Rural Tribal Communities Have Equal Internet Access
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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McCollum Statement on Proposed HEROES Act Funding for Indian Country
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Rep. Betty McCollum
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| May 12, 2020
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Neal, Wyden, Lewis, and Davis Condemn Trump Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 12, 2020
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Lewis, Neal, Davis, Wyden Condemn Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Lankford Announces Continued Financial Support for Oklahoma Tribes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. James Lankford
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| May 11, 2020
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Column: Working Together for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| May 8, 2020
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Udall, Smith, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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McSally Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Haaland, Heinrich, Cole Introduce Bill to Unleash Emergency Access to Broadband Internet in Indian Country
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Rep. Tom Cole, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Cantwell, Newhouse Applaud Announcement of New Health Care Facility for Colville Tribe
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Udall, Murkowski Announce Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring Native Women
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Resolution Honoring Contributions of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Women
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 7, 2020
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Dr. Ruiz, Sen. Harris Lead Fight for Tribal Health Funding in Next COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Rep. Raul Ruiz
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| May 7, 2020
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N.M. Delegation Introduces Tribal COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| May 7, 2020
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U.S. Senators Tina Smith and James Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
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Sen. James Lankford, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Heinrich Says There's "No Excuse For Slow-Walking" Tribal Relief Funds
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| May 5, 2020
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Hoeven: Treasury announces initial allocation from $8 billion of historic CARES Act funds to Indian Country
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 5, 2020
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Cole Applauds Coronavirus Relief Funding for Tribal Nations
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Udall Pushes to Include Additional Funding for Tribal and Urban Indian Health Facilities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: Trump Administration Agrees to Path Forward on COVID-19 Funds for Tribes
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 5, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: President Trump Proclaims Today as Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 5, 2020
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Warren Joins Daines and Senate Colleagues in Reintroducing Resolution Designating May 5th as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| May 5, 2020
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First Two Native Women Serving in Congress Call Congress' Attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis on National Awareness Day
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Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| May 5, 2020
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Hoeven Statement on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Day
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 5, 2020
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Daines, Tester Work to Shed a Light on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "To Secretary Mnuchin: The $8 billion in critical relief funds in the CARES Act intended for federally recognized Tribal governments needs to be released IMMEDIATELY. The deadline to distribute funds was April 26. This delay is costing lives. The Tribes cannot wait!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, Natural Resources Committee Leadership, Call on Administration to Suspend Action On Massive Alaskan Oil Development Plan
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Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Hoeven Announces More Than $3 Million in COVID-19 Funding for North Dakota Tribal Colleges
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Mullin Urges House Leaders to Include Funding for IHS, Tribal Health Facilities in Next Relief Package
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Ahead of President's Visit to Arizona, Stanton Demands Solutions for Navajo Nation
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| May 2, 2020
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable that federal aid to the Navajo Nation -- hard hit by COVID-19 -- has been delayed. I called on the Trump administration to release the $8 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Lives are at stake if the admin. continues to delay aid for Tribal governments."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Greenblatt, Inspector General of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva, Subcommittee Chairs Request DOI Inspector General Investigate Alaska Native Corporation Eligibility for Tribal Relief Funding
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Mark Lee Greenblatt, Department of the Interior Inspector General - Huffman, Grijalva, Subcommittee Chairs Request DOI Inspector General Investigate Alaska Native Corporation Eligibility for Tribal Relief Funding
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Tribal governments need immediate support to combat COVID-19. Today, I'm joining @RepDebHaaland & @RepRubenGallego to call on the Trump administration to release CARES Act funding for Tribal governments. There's no time to delay -- release these funds now."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary if the Department of the Interior - O'Halleran, Colleagues Call for Immediate Release of CARES Act Funding to Tribes
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Rounds, Cramer Urge Treasury Department to Allot Fair and Equitable Amount of Funding to Tribes in the Great Plains Region
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Heinrich Calls For An Investigation Into The Release Of Sensitive Tribal Data
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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