Byron Dorgan: “We need to address the root causes of gang activity in Indian Country.”

I know that everyone sitting at this table has a passionate desire to fix these problems.

The fundamental problem found in the Dorgan report in 2010 and the findings now before the House is IHS, LEADERSHIP was failing then as it is failing now.

What you and members of this Committee can do and will do by putting the spotlight on this spot will save lives.

I just want to say that I am concerned about the court's decision in Carcieri and the impact it may have on those tribes that were recognized after 1934.