Byron Dorgan: “We have now in this same year passed the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is an issue that had not been dealt…”

The agency promised changes, but the situation has only disintegrated since.

I spent much of my time as Chairman of this committee focused on increasing funding for the IHS and trying to force some systemic changes in the bureaucracy that plagues that agency.

I think what Governor Engler indicated is the most important point, and that is the stability of funding for a project of this type is essential.

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.