I rise in support of H.R. 3985, a bill to assist the Gila River Indian Community in the State of Arizona with the plans of economic development of tribal lands. The Gila River Indian Community is one of the several Indian tribes which has taken full advantage of the proceeds it receives from a well-run gaming facility to diversify into a comprehensive economic development plan. It is a true success story that this Indian tribe, which not so long ago was impoverished, stands at the brink of becoming the home of the Arizona Cardinals National Football stadium. Years of good management, principles, smart business practices and innovative thinking on behalf of the tribal leaders has brought them to this point. In order to encourage business development on the Gila River Reservation, the tribe has adopted standard provisions in its commercial agreements which provide for arbitration should any dispute arise.
Editor's note · Context
Supporting H.R. 3985 to aid the Gila River Indian Community's economic development efforts.
Share
More from Eni Faleomavaega
We are in a dilemma here, and maybe I am not on the right track, and somewhat of an irony here that we are concerned about our national security.
Not only is the word ``redskin'' inappropriate, but just plain offensive. It is a derogatory term towards the American Indians. I want to share with my colleagues and the 181 million football fans all over America how the word ``redskin''…
Reaffirming the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
I have become somewhat apprehensive about the idea that China is the new monster, you have to be very careful.





