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Cronkite News: Senate committee looks at water in Indian Country (September 28, 2023)
The Navajo Nation Council is 100 years old this year – and the Navajo Nation’s fight for water access has been going on for at least that long. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after what the legislative panel’s bipartisan leadership said was an extremely productive session.
The candidates for Montana’s Western U.S. House seat faced off in public forum twice, tangling over abortion and the economy and dissecting each other’s attack lines as the election approaches.
Montana Free Press: Another federal judge blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate (December 13, 2021)
The court order temporarily bars a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federal workers in Montana and nationwide. 
Blackfeet Nation mourns passing of longtime Chief Earl Old Person (October 18, 2021)
The Blackfeet Nation is mourning the loss of Earl Old Person, the tribe’s longtime chief and former chairman. 
“Water is a sacred resource, and water rights are crucial to ensuring the health, safety and empowerment of Tribal communities,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) discusses his opposition to the historic nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) to serve as Secretary of the Interior.
The U.S. Senate is slowly but surely moving to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) as Secretary of the Interior.
“Despite Republican obstruction, Representative Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary Haaland,” a leading Democrat said.
‘Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate’ #DebForInterior (March 9, 2021)
A key Democratic lawmaker is confident: Deb Haaland will soon be in charge of the Department of the Interior. 
Bill recognizes tribal jurisdiction over non-Indian offenders (March 9, 2021)
Democrats are moving quickly to update the Violence Against Women Act with added protections for women in tribal communities. 
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) is on her way to making history yet again, this time as the first Native person in a presidential cabinet.
Recap: #DebForInterior confirmation hearing (Day 2) (February 26, 2021)
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) endured a second day of questions as her historic confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Interior finally came to a close. 
Indigenously: Deb Haaland set for historic confirmation hearing (February 22, 2021)
Deb Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, has been nominated to serve as Secretary of the Interior in President Joe Biden’s administration. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs schedules first hearing (February 18, 2021)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold its first hearing of the 117th Congress on February 24, 2021. 
Deb Haaland finally lands confirmation hearing to be Secretary of the Interior (February 17, 2021)
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) is inching closer to making history as the first Native person to serve in a modern-day presidential cabinet. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs meets under new leadership (February 10, 2021)
Indian Country will be seeing major change on Capitol Hill as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs meets for the first time. 
Montana Free Press: Republican tries to revive Keystone XL Pipeline (February 9, 2021)
A Republican amendment in support of the Keystone XL Pipeline narrowly passed the U.S. Senate before being removed by Democratic leadership. 
The COVID-19 vaccine could arrive as soon as next week, with initial doses prioritized for health care workers and assisted living facilities.
Indian Country Today: Native voters play role in key Senate races (November 3, 2020)
With the control of the U.S. Senate at stake, Native voters are playing a pivotal role in important races in North Carolina, Arizona, Montana and Alaska. 
Montana Free Press: Senate race is just too close to call (October 29, 2020)
Voter turnout in Indian Country has steadily increased in Montana. Will it make a difference in one of the most closely watched races in the nation? 
William Perry Pendley’s “acting” status at the Bureau of Land Management calls into question his decisions on energy leases, national monuments and conservation plans across the nation.
Senate candidate touts tribal agenda in closely watched race (October 13, 2020)
Steve Bullock promised to respect tribal sovereignty and support much-needed federal programs that benefit tribal citizens if elected to the U.S. Senate. 
Republicans rush to confirm Supreme Court nominee ahead of election (September 28, 2020)
Republicans are rushing to confirm a federal judge with virtually no experience in Indian law to the U.S. Supreme Court in order to give Donald Trump and their party a win ahead of the hotly contested election. 
Montana American Indian Caucus: Don’t vote on U.S. Supreme Court nominee (September 28, 2020)
Indian lawmakers in Montana are asking Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) to “stand by your word” when it comes to voting on the next U.S. Supreme Court nominee. 
Montana Free Press: Senate race is one of most closely watched in nation (September 22, 2020)
The outcome of a key race in Montana will help decide control of the U.S. Senate. Both candidates are touting their environmental credentials. 
‘All out war’: Republican lawmaker slams National Congress of American Indians (September 18, 2020)
A powerful Republican lawmaker is accusing the National Congress of American Indians of engaging in “divisiveness” in connection with a bitter dispute over billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief. 
Montana Free Press: Republican pushes mail voting for Donald Trump supporters (September 16, 2020)
U.S. Senate candidate Steve Daines is encouraging people to vote by mail — but only if they support President Donald Trump.
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