Senate resumes debate on Indian Health Care

Thursday, February 14, 2008  

The Senate has resumed debate on S.1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

The bill first came to the floor late last month. It was set aside to focus on other legislative priorities.

Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), the chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, is hoping to pass the bill this week. Debate is currently on CSPAN 2.

Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments:
S.1200 | H.R.1328

White House Document:
Statement of Administration Policy (January 22, 2008)

House Energy and Commerce Committee Documents:
Summary | Manager's Amendment | Press Release | Webcast

Relevant Documents:
Letter to President Bush | Letter to Alberto Gonzales | DOJ White Paper

Relevant Links:
National Congress of American Indians - http://www.ncai.org
Indian Health Service - http://www.ihs.gov
National Indian Health Board - http://www.nihb.org

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