"Frankly, the last administration did not pay attention to these issues," Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on a conference call yesterday.
The meeting takes place at the Interior Department in Washington, D.C. Obama will deliver opening and closing remarks. "This conference should do a great deal to enhance communication and relationships between tribes and the federal government, which will be in the best interest of everyone concerned,'' said Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, The Tulsa World reported. The last time a president met on a large scale with tribal leaders was during the Clinton administration. Get the Story:Obama to Attend Summit With American Indian Tribes (Greenwire 11/4)
Tribal concerns to gain U.S. attention (The Oklahoman 11/4)
Historic tribal summit opens Thursday (The Tulsa World 11/4)
Utah tribes hoping White House delivers at conference (The Salt Lake Tribune 11/3)
Tribal leaders ready for Obama meeting (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 11/3)
Seven to represent Montana tribes (The Great Falls Tribune 11/3)
Wisconsin tribal leaders headed to Washington this week (Wisconsin Public Radio 11/3)
Wintun tribal chairman to visit with President Obama (The Woodland Daily Democrat 11/3)
Oneida Nation leader to participate in White House Tribal Nations Conference (Empire State News 11/3)
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