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Washington, D.C. · http://indian.senate.gov

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We thank Pres. Obama for stating his strong support for passage of S.676, Carcieri-fix legislation, prior to the end of the 112th Congress

"With 4 more years we can do a lot more for Indian Country... We know Carcieri is an issue that needs to be fixed.” – Secretary Ken Salazar

“We are pushing congress to pass a Carcieri fix right away.” – Pres. Obama

"As small businesses open their doors they are creating new jobs." - Pres. Obama

"Congress needs to expanding economic opportunities for Native Americans & extend support to Native American small business." - Pres. Obama

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis just finished speaking about jobs in Indian Country. A Carcieri fix would create more than 100,000 new jobs.

The White House Tribal Nations Conference can be viewed live tomorrow by clicking on the link below:

Thank you to all of those who attended our hearing & for those who testified. Pictures will be up on Facebook tomorrow.

Today we honor Maria and Marjorie Tallchief, Moscelyne Larkin, Yvonne Chouteau and Rosella Hightower, the five Native American Ballerinas

Today we honor the Iroquois Nationals, the first Native American lacrosse team to compete internationally in a professional sport.

Join the Indian Affairs Committee tomorrow for a meet & greet with major league soccer player Chris Wondolowski at 2 pm in 628 Dirksen.

Today we honor N. Scott Momaday a Pulitzer Prize winning author who sparked the Native American Renaissance literary movement.

Today we honor Maria Martinez, a cultural artist who turned the craft of Native American pottery into an internationally enjoyed art form.

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