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Senate Indian Affairs Committee activity
Monday, June 19, 2006
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is holding a legislative hearing and a business meeting this week.
On Wednesday, the committee will hear testimony
S.480,
a bill to recognize six Virginia tribes, and
S.437,
a bill to set a timetable for the Interior Department to consider the recognition petition of
the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan. This is a first hearing for both bills.
On Thursday, the committee is voting on the Jack Abramoff lobbying report. The report summarizes the results of the investigation into the convicted lobbyist and makes recommendations about lobbying reforms.
Related Story:
Panel to issue report on lobbyist-tribe ties (The Arizona Republic 6/19)
Relevant Links:
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http://indian.senate.gov
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