I want to thank the bill's sponsors--Vice Chairman Barrasso, Chairman Akaka, and Senator McCain--for their leadership.
We must have a policy that embodies the best consultation practices available, responds to the needs of tribal leaders to be more engaged in...
The new framework institutionalizes meaningful consultation so that tribal leaders are at the table and engaged when it comes to the matters...
Has feedback from consultation sessions with the tribes been incorporated into some of these draft regulations?
If the BLM rule goes in effect, kiss those tribal jobs goodbye.
With all due respect to the BLM, and this is not meant for you, they manage Native lands in Trust. In my estimate, they mis-spent, mis-used ...
We are going to pass the American Indian Empowerment Act which gives them the right of sovereignty and self determination.
You have an Administration that understands the challenges that you face, and most importantly, you have a President that's got your back.
while the Department of the Interior earns an 'A' for promises to consult with tribes, it gets an 'F' for promises actually kept.
This is not a minor issue. It is a violation of tribal sovereignty.
Today's hearing was scheduled in response to a violation of the Department of the Interior's tribal consultation policy.