Byron Dorgan: “Many tribal communities are in the midst of a public safety crisis.”

Tribes ceded close to 200 million acres of land during the treaty-making and removal periods prior to 1881.

Although histories, cultures, and languages may be diverse, one theme was always consistent--the challenges of accessing healthcare and life-saving services.

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

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.