This public health and environmental disaster left a trail of contamination and sickness that must be addressed.

A struggling education system with consistently low scores and crumbling schools.

We need economic development in Indian Country, and for the inclusion of Indian Country in the new Administration's economic recovery efforts.

I applaud your efforts on this front, but as you no doubt are aware, we need to do more.

These needs of New Mexico tribes are replicated across the nation.

Secretary Salazar, I would like to begin by congratulating you on your confirmation to serve in President Obama's cabinet.

High crime rates and a dilapidated system of prisons and jails need to be fixed.

Secretary Salazar, you are part of the new administration and part of a new hope for Native Americans.

The need for reauthorization and improvement of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

I think the chairman is right-on in holding this hearing and proceeding on this.

I cannot think of anything more important than having the military have the right to vote when they are serving overseas.