Apr 22, 2009
If we have done those things and intend to keep those promises, and we should, then there isn't any reason we ought not give them some alternatives for health care as well.
Byron Dorgan
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Byron Dorgan is a former United States Senator from North Dakota, serving from 1992 to 2011 as a member of the Democratic Party. He was born on May 14, 1942. During his tenure in the Senate, Dorgan was known for his advocacy on issues such as agriculture, energy, and Native American rights. He played a significant role in promoting policies aimed at supporting rural communities and addressing the needs of tribal nations. Dorgan also served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, where he focused on improving the lives of Native Americans and addressing their concerns in federal policy.
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Apr 22, 2009
If we work together, we can fix what's wrong, we can improve it and we can make it right.
Apr 22, 2009
We hope very much in this session of Congress, finally, at last, at long, long last, we will get that done.
Apr 22, 2009
We are going to need your help to work together to write a new Indian Health Care Improvement bill.
Apr 22, 2009
The Indian Health Service is an agency, I believe, with some very serious management problems.
Apr 22, 2009
All it not hopeless. I think the fact that someone with great qualifications will step forward to say, let me be part of fixing things, that gives me great cause for hope.
Apr 22, 2009
Clinician shortages are rampant. Significant health disparities permeate Indian Country.
Apr 22, 2009
I believe Dr. Roubideaux will be inheriting an Indian health system that is broken.
Apr 1, 2009
These issues are vital to the long-term development of tribes as self-sufficient governments.
Mar 24, 2009
How do we decide to raise the funding for it and meet the funding needs, even now, during more difficult times?
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