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Ariz. Indian funds eliminated
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2001

The Arizona House has gutted the entire $240,000 budget for the Governor's Commission on Indian Affairs.

The commission was founded in 1953 but has received criticism it doesn't do its job. Neverthless, executive director Ron S. Lee said cutting the funds is a major setback to the state's relationship with tribes.

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Budget cut threatens to decimate state Indian commission (The Arizona Republic 12/6)
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