Chairwoman to speak at convention

AUGUST 11, 2000

Sue C Shaffer, chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe in Oregon, will address the Native American House caucus at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

Shaffer has served as a mentor to Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island on Indian issues. Kennedy is the co-founder of the Native American caucus.

Althought not a delegate, she will be joined by 70 Native American delegates at next week's convention. Two of the delegates are from Oregon.

The convention will take place August 14-17 in Los Angeles, California.

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House caucus will hear from Cow Creek leader (The Oregonian 8/11)

Relevant Links:
The Democratic National Convention - www.dems2000.com