Byron Dorgan: “The Readiness Center in Monticello, Mississippi is in poor condition and should be replaced.”

People's lives are at risk.

It is well documented that Indian children are far over represented in foster homes, which is another cultural issue.

The problems facing American Indian and Alaska Native children are so significant that only concerted action by the Executive branch agencies and Congress would begin to address them.

This is a heavy lift. This is something that needs to be done.