You know, that ought to be something we deal with sometime in this committee--the history of it and how Indian people use it.

I would hope that you would also include them in your discussions in trying to get more housing for Indian people.

Though the NAHASDA has worked well, it is only now getting off the ground, and I believe its best days lie ahead.

The act is due for reauthorization this year, and I was very happy to join with you, Mr. Chairman, in introducing the reauthorization last year.

The bill has had a profound effect on the ability of the tribes to implement housing plans tailored to local needs.

The block grant approach of the NAHASDA: First, respects tribal sovereignty in decisionmaking; second, provides tribes with flexibility in housing plans; and third, eliminates unnecessary red tape and obstacles to housing construction in…

May I also recommend that you work with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

It will be read very simply as a de-emphasis on the importance of their priorities.

I am pleased that a major portion of the fees from the contracts are to remain in the park from which the money came.

They say now it is about a $1 billion industry. Over half is plagiarized, i.e., Chinese beadwork, whatever, plastic in place of turquoise, Kuchinas carved in Mexico, all that kind of stuff.

Well, you may have to work with some of the agencies that are already in place, such as the Indian Arts and Crafts Board.

Something sounds wrong with that. I think that might be what we call the law of unintended consequences.