(JUSTICE) President Signs Law & Order Bill
In a White House ceremony with tribal and congressional leaders at his side, President Obama signs into law legislation that he says stands for every survivor who never got their day in court and every tribal government struggling to keep their community safe.
Among other issues, the Tr... Read More
07/30/2010 10:50 AM
(GAMING) Commission Needs More Authority, Former Chair Says
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) needs more authority to provide criminal history information for vendors and employees at tribal casinos and over Class III gaming, the former commission chair testifies during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee oversight hearing on Indian gaming.
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07/30/2010 10:47 AM
(CRIME & SAFETY) Tribal Law and Order Act Passes Congress
Congress passes the Tribal Law and Order Act and Indian Arts and Crafts bill, which President Obama is expected to sign it into law. The bill passed the Senate on June 23. In the House, it was included as part of HR 725, the Indian Arts and Crafts bill, which passed July 21. Read More
07/22/2010 7:35 PM
(HOUSING) Wells Fargo Invests in Tax Credit Funds for Indian Country
Wells Fargo is making an investment in Indian Country, in collaboration with Raymond James Tax Credit Funds (RJTCF), with a $5.5 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity. Read More
07/22/2010 7:33 PM
(SOVEREIGNTY) Senator Calls for International Tribal Documents
Sovereign tribes should be able to use tribal documents for international travel, according to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Read More
07/22/2010 7:30 PM
(HEALTH) Grantee Will Improve Cancer Prevention Initiatives
Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention); Program: Collaborative Partnerships in Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for American Indian/Alaska Native People (CFDA Number: 93.283) (Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DP10-1016) Read More
07/22/2010 7:24 PM
(HOUSING) HUD Proposes Information Collection
HUD is proposing an information collection for the LOCCS Voice Response System Payment Vouchers for Public and Indian Housing Programs. Grant recipients use the applicable payment information to request funds from HUD through the LOCCS/VRS voice activated system. Read More
07/22/2010 7:20 PM
(ORDINANCE) Interior Publishes Liquor Ordinance
Interior publishes the Secretary's certification of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake) Liquor Control Ordinance. Read More
07/22/2010 7:15 PM
(LAND CLAIMS) BLM Publishes Alaska Land Claims
The Bureau of Land Management is issuing an appealable decision approving transfer for certain lands to Cook Inlet Region, Inc., pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in vicinity of Healy, Alaska. Read More
07/22/2010 7:13 PM
(EDUCATION) BIE Requesting Advisory Board Nominations
The Bureau of Indian Education, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), requests nominations of individuals to serve on the Advisory Board for Exceptional Education. There are eight positions available. Nominations are due Aug. 18. Read More
07/22/2010 7:11 PM
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