the finally enacted economic recovery package must include provisions that specifically direct funds toward tribal governments' infrastructure and capital needs

NIEA strongly supports Senator Dorgan's request, signed and supported by 14 other Senators, for funding for BIE school construction and maintenance.

This would go a long way in expediting construction projects and ensuring the maximum number of workers in Indian country are put to work quickly.

NIEA commends Chairman Dorgan in particular for his tremendous efforts to ensure that Indian Country is included in the stimulus package.

The notion that there is fresh, unaccounted for Indian housing funding in HUD's account is simply not true.

We have worked together a lot on these projects, and I'm anxious to continue to work with you.

Today the Committee is going to examine the need for infrastructure and job creation on Indian lands and in Indian Country in this Nation of ours.

NIEA commends Chairman Dorgan for his tremendous efforts to ensure that Indian Country is included in the stimulus package.

Senator Dorgan's request of $334 million for new construction of K-12 school facilities and $150 million for maintenance and repair is similar to NIEA's request.

Senator Dorgan's request of $344 million for new construction of K-12 school facilities and $150 million for maintenance and repair of K-12 school facilities is similar to NIEA's request.

I believe very strongly in energy efficiency. We need to work hard on this.

I think this is an important time where urgent action needs to be taken on some energy issues.