Politics

Sen. Akaka announces members of Senate Indian Affairs Committee

Monday, February 7, 2011

Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) announced the membership of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in the 112th Congress.

Akaka will serve as chairman. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) will serve as vice chairman.

Joining the pair on the Democratic side are: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington); Sen. Kent Conrad (D-North Dakota); Sen. Al Franken (D-Minnesota); Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HawaiI); Sen. Tim Johnson (D-South Dakota); Sen. Jon Tester (D-Montana), and Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico).

On the Republican side, the members are: Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho); Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota); Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Nebraska); Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska).

“Our native communities face problems that are serious, severe, and sometimes chronic,” Akaka said in a press release. “I intend to continue the long tradition of working together on this committee in a bipartisan manner to find solutions that will improve the lives and strengthen the futures of America’s native people. I look forward to working with Vice-Chairman Barrasso and all the committee members on these unique and complex issues.”

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Press Release: SENATOR AKAKA TAKES UP GAVEL, ANNOUNCES INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEMBERS (SCIA 2/4)