Recently added articles from The Native Voice:
Native American Vote Crucial to Obama, Clinton
May 01, 2008; ... Swing vote could be Indians, with 10% of S.D. Democrats SOUTH DAKOTA - Voters in Indian country could be a key voting block in this year's Democratic presidential primary, and the campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton know it. Both campaigns are courting the Indian vote ...
An Exclusive Interview with Senator Barack Obama
May 01, 2008; ... The Native VOICE: What is your understanding of Indian Country, and what your understanding of tribes in America? Senator Barack Obama: Well, obviously I have enormous respect for the traditions and the history of the first people on this continent. And I think it is very ...
The BIA Network Reconnects to the Internet
May 01, 2008; ... WASHINGTON, D.C. Internet access is being restored to the Office of the Assistant secretary - Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) via the BIAs network following a recent court order. This means that Indian Affairs, BIA and BIE employees ...
Political newcomers headed to Democratic National Convention
May 01, 2008; ... JACKSON, WYWyoming Democrats say the selection of two 18-year-olds as delegates to the party's national convention this summer is representative of an upswing in youth interest in politics - a trend both Democrats and Republicans hope will translate into votes. Neither Layha Spoonhunter, ...
New Study Discusses Predatory lending in Indian Country
May 01, 2008; ... The recent collapse of the subprime mortgage lending market has elevated concerns surrounding predatory lending to national attention. Senators, legislators and even the current presidential candidates have weighed in on this discussion, most calling for more effective regulation to address the ...