I would be delighted if this Committee moved forward with either my bill, or Mr. Kildee's legislation, H.R. 3742.
I also would like to commend Senator Dorgan for his leadership on this issue in the Senate.
the federal government's treatment of tribal nations over most of the last 200 years has often been reprehensible.
Carcieri has the potential to become a revenue grab for states, and could cause them to call the status of tribal lands into question.
It makes no sense to draw an arbitrary date for tribal recognition in order to enable the Secretary to put land into trust.
H.R. 3742 enjoys bipartisan support in Congress with 24 co-sponsors from all parts of the country.
Congress did not intend that law to regulate fisheries.
the administration can only do what it does under the authority of current law, and they can do quite a bit
I do not see the energy legislation being enacted within the next few weeks.
This is a critical hearing, and we have had a number of panels come forward and clearly, it is a very contentious and emotional issue.
Many of us are excited because we feel like there is a new level of commitment to cleaning up the Bay