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100 Days In: SCIA Working to Improve Lives in Indian Country

Press Release

Date: April 16, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Indigenous Peoples

Thursday, April 16th marks the one-hundredth day of the Republican majority in the 114th Congress. In that time, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), under the leadership of Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), has worked diligently to pass several pieces of legislation and one nomination.

"The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has made real progress on bills that will help improve the lives of the people across Indian Country," said Chairman Barrasso. "We'll continue to move forward with our positive agenda that is focused on jobs, energy and natural resource development, health care, education and tribal self-governance. I'm grateful for all of our Committee members' dedication, hard work, and continued commitment throughout the 114th Congress."


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