I think it is a testimonial to the success and the management of it.
I really think we can get more bang for the buck contracting that out to the local level.
I think it provides a model of how Indian Country can really work with State and local governments.
I believe that, if federal agencies were more open to partnering with Indian tribes, the Tribal Self-Governance Act coul...
Self-governance is a positive thing, and it is undeniable that Indian Country has had some difficulty.
Basically, for the most part, tribes are subsidizing Federal functions.
It puts the onus on us to negotiate in good faith, which, there shouldn't have to be a law to say that when we negotiate...
What kind of flexibility will S. 919 provide tribal leadership as tribes try to assert more home rule?
I just want to echo the ranking member's appreciation for your leadership and your vision for this Committee.
The signing ceremony at the Interior Department was attended by Senator Baucus, Senator Tester and Secretary Kempthorne.
I guess the point I am trying to make is that the people who defined it as being incorrect are the ones at fault here, n...
We would like to get the results of that audit, if you could, to this Committee when appropriate, OK.
Last month, Chairman Tester and Senator McCain introduced legislation, S. 1691, to reform AUO, and there is companion le...
This would just be my opinion, and I am a dirt farmer from Montana, OK--this would just be my opinion, but unless that a...
this looks pretty bad, and here is why.
I think we need to work together to get the overtime issue solved at DHS, to ensure the taxpayer dollars are spent appro...
this kind of abuse of a program needs to stop, especially--it needs to stop any time.
