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Wednesday, October 22, 2003

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. addressed the Navajo Nation council on Monday.

Shirley touted a major plan to bring business to the reservation. He is asking the council to authorize $500 million in bonds that would fund a capital improvement plan, an economic development plan, a public safety program, improvements in the health care system and college assistance for tribal members.

With the bonds, Shirley will attract Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Office Max to the reservation.

Get the Story:
Din Prez: Bonds are to stop brain drain, save culture (The Gallup Independent 10/21)

Relevant Links:
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

Related Stories:
Navajo president promises Wal-Mart, Home Depot (10/16)
Navajo Nation seeks $500M to finance development (09/04)


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