Indian energy proposals approved

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002

Sens. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) and Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) successfully negotiated changes in energy policy to benefit Indian Country.

A joint House-Senate conference committee agreed to increase tribal authority over oil and gas leasing. Another provision promotes economic development by renewing an employment tax credit.

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