the real root barrier to economic development for any Native peoples, whether on trust lands or anywhere in our homelands, is the ability to take responsibility and control of our ...
The FHA 247 and 184, Senator Akaka, as I mentioned, limit access to capital.
Critical to any self-sufficient community is a healthy economy.
It is important that such a growth industry is well regulated for Tribal Governments, patrons and the beneficiaries of the gaming revenues.
When the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was passed by Congress in 1988, Indian gaming was a $100 million industry.
The Tribes, as the primary beneficiaries of Indian gaming, have the greatest interest in making sure their operations are well run.
Today, it is a $26 billion industry and there are 236 Tribes operating 422 gaming facilities in 28 States.
It is very important that personal Social Security information is protected, and because of that, access to it always has been very limited.
If Congress considers reducing the FECA benefits at retirement age, it is essential to ensure that the conversion is fair and does not leave...
Mr. Steinberg, an important difference between the Administration's proposal and S. 261 is that the Administration's proposal would apply th...
Well, I want to thank you very much. To this panel, your statements have been valuable.