House Resources markup and hearing this week

The House Natural Resources Committee has two events of interest this week.

On Wednesday, the committee has a markup on seven bills. The agenda includes H.R. 2176 and H.R. 4115, two controversial bills that settle tribal land claims in Michigan and allow gaming at off-reservation sites.

On Thursday, the committee will hear from Secretary Dirk Kempthorne about the Interior Department's fiscal year 2009 budget.

Committee Events:
Full Committee Markup (February 13, 2008)
Full Committee Oversight Hearing:: President’s Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request For The Department Of The Interior (February 14, 2008)

House Natural Resources Committee - http://resourcescommittee.house.gov

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