We have got a process problem with this rule. But we have an economic problem for middle-class families in this country who struggle every day to make ends meet.

It is almost tragic that not only do you have a treaty right but also a right that was earned in service to this Country and you have people begging for services.

But I am telling you that economists in North Dakota have looked at what would be, in fact, a 40-hour living wage for a single mom, and they have calculated it at $24 an hour.

We are extremely pleased and thankful that Senators Heidi Heitkamp, James Lankford, Steve Daines--and we hope all of you will also join--have stepped up to introduce legislation.

Education is a critical component of improving the lives of Native American children.

Identifying someone as a Native child is going to become increasingly difficult.

I think it is important that we have ongoing discussions and dialogue, because as we work through this particular issue, we could be setting down a milestone that we don't want to set down.

I come here today on behalf of the over 1 million Indian children asking this Committee and the Congress to quickly approve S. 2842.

I think this is a pretty dramatic increase to do it in a way that does not allow full analysis and full response.

it can be school supplies, like Senator Heitkamp said, it can be school supplies, it can be pay-to-play fees, lab fees, it could be Native language programs, it could be culture programs, programs to increase attendance.

Data is lacking for Indian Country.

I do not think that we have enough information, and so I am a little disturbed by the process here