Freedmen vs Cherokee Nation

Cherokees target California congresswoman's re-election campaign By CLIFTON ADCOCK World Staff Writer Published: 11/18/2009 10:22 PM Last Modified: 11/18/2009 10:22 PM http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=298&articleid=20091118_298_0_TheChe484643 The Cherokee Nation is supporting the primary opponent of a California congresswoman who has been at odds with the tribe over its stance on the descendants of freedmen. The tribe’s Executive Finance Subcommittee voted Tuesday night to send a $2,400 campaign donation to Democrat Felton Newell and a $5,000 donation to a political action committee called New Leadership PAC for Newell. Newell is challenging Rep. Dianne Watson in the Democratic primary for California’s 33rd Congressional District, set for June 8. During the meeting, the subcommittee also voted to send campaign contributions to other politicians and political action committees. Watson has been the tribe’s most vocal critic after tribal voters approved a meas...

Ok , I admit, ODOT has been patching US 169 or whoever does this - the road from Talala to at least Nowata is just one great big patch now. Recently they've had to patch the patches and in some places, like closer to Nowata the road is only patched along the side, which makes for a very large rut along the side of the road, not sure if they'll do more on that. However, they've done nothing for the large bumps in the road. For those of you that have not been on a sorta country two lane road in Oklahoma, I mean some small towns here don't even have paved roads to them, anyway, on those bumps, just image doing 60 miles an hour in a mall parking lot with speed bumps - no kidding - about ever 10 to 15 feet along this road is a speed bump - not to mention as you get closer to Nowata the bumps get bigger. I've already had to have the wheel bearings on one wheel replaced and the next bill goes to the Oklahoma Legislature for this - you don't want to fix the roads, ...

What about Dental!! Indian Health Care Improvement Act is introduced today Written by Tim Johnson's Office Thursday, 15 October 2009 17:51 The Act would permanently reauthorize Indian health care programs http://nativetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2512:indian-health-care-improvement-act-is-introduced-today&catid=51&Itemid=27 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, today joined with Chairman Byron Dorgan (D-ND) to introduce the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 2009, which would improve health care services throughout Indian Country. Johnson is an original co-sponsor of the bill. “The grave reality is that the six counties in the nation with the lowest life expectancy are tribal counties in South Dakota. As the national debate focuses on health care, we should take this time to also spotlight the need to improve native health care,” Johnson said. “We not only have a treaty res...

I'M WITH YOU DAVE! (Fox and Friends!) I SAY TAX GOLFING! NO EXERCISE IN PLAYING THAT GAME>>>THEY ALL RIDE AROUND THE COURSE IN GOLF CARTS!

From: Nihbmailer [mailto:Nihbmailer@nihb.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:24 PM Subject: PRESS RELEASE - IHS Director and Congressional Leaders provide hope to Indian Country about health care reform Press Release September 15, 2009 For Immediate Release IHS Director and Congressional Leaders provide hope to Indian Country about health care reform Washington, DC – Traveling thousands of miles, hundreds of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) from regions of the United States convened in Washington, DC for the National Indian Health Board’s 26th Annual Consumer Conference. Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Director of Indian Health Services (IHS), Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) had an opportunity to talk about health care reform. “I cannot overstate the importance of our partnership as we move forward. I can’t work on trying to change and improve Indian Health Services alone. I need your help and so grateful that yo...

Highway 66 rehab project to begin in Claremore A much-anticipated construction project will begin in Claremore in just a few short days. ODOT has announced that the Lynn Riggs (Highway 66) pavement rehabilitation project will begin at 12:01 am, on September 21, 2009. This is approximately two years ahead of schedule. "When we first approached ODOT about this project, we were told that it was part of their plan for 2011 or 2012. With help from Senator Sean Burrage, Representative Tad Jones and ODOT Director Gary Ridley, who have all been very supportive of traffic projects in and around Claremore, we were able to get this project bumped up to this year," said City Manager Troy Powell. The much-needed rehabilitation project will consist of milling the asphalt, repairing the deteriorated areas, asphalt overlay and cleaning out the drainage. The construction area will be on Lynn Riggs from just north of Country Club Rd. to just north of Will Rogers Blvd. APAC Construction, th...

Obama administration makes new promise on Indian healthBy Rob CapricciosoStory Published: Sep 18, 2009 http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/northeast/59729182.html WASHINGTON – The nation’s top health official has told Indian country health leaders that the Obama administration believes American Indians deserve special consideration in any national reform to health insurance. (Yeah right! Like we're going to really believe this!) Speaking on Capitol Hill before an audience of Indian health leaders Sept. 15, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reported that President Barack Obama said in an appearance before a joint session of Congress Sept. 9 that he supports a mandate that individuals must purchase health insurance, much like car insurance. Such a mandate would require Americans to purchase health insurance with some degree of government assistance, depending on need and income. (Let's see maybe Oprah, should be donating some of her billions to India...