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In The Hoop
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2003

Welcome to In The Hoop, Indianz.Com's occasional column about assorted Indian issues.

In The Hoop: The Scorecard
Is it Friday already? That means it's time for the weekly list of the movers and shakers in Indian Country and beyond.

The Winners
Tex Hall - Congratulations on your speech to the North Dakota Legislature. Next stop: Congress.

Richard Pombo - We told you all cowboy hats on lawmakers are in for 2003! And you didn't believe us.

Neal McCaleb - Leaving the Bush administration was the only smart thing you did. Now it's time to spill your guts.

Indian Country Tomorrow - You've been profitable from day one! Maybe you can share your secret with the Oneidas.

The Losers
Indian Beneficiaries - So much for that long overdue accounting. Under Auntie Gale's half-baked plan, you might get a free toaster.

Bert T. Edwards - What happened to all the land? "I have no idea what happened. It got overrun."

Ross Swimmer - Are you hated by tribal leaders? Despised by many of your own people? Can't remember those Navajo coal leases? Well then, you are qualified for a government job.

Al Knight - Your column looks like it was lifted directly from Congressional testimony by any one of the Bushies. But just like all of them, someone must have forgotten to tell you this a trust, not a government program.

In The Middle
Aurene Martin - You're been acting for less than a week but you've already got some press. Wait till it comes back to haunt you.

Jena Choctaws - Speaking of press, the media is all over you again. But last time it didn't turn out so good. We'll see about this year.

Jim Billie - Give them the finger! Well, the ones you have left.

Osama bin Tillman - Can it be true? Are you emerging from your cave? Maybe you'll get those billions you promised everyone last year.

In Your Hoop
Who are your winners and losers? Email us and let us know.

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