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Article: Text of Executive Order on Indian Tribal Governments
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- U.S. Newswire
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- May 15, 1998
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WASHINGTON, May 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is an
Executive Order released today by the White House:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
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CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION
WITH INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
The United States has a unique legal relationship with Indian
tribal governments as set forth in the Constitution of the United
States, treaties, statutes, Executive orders, and court decisions.
Since the formation of the Union, the United States has recognized
Indian tribes as domestic dependent nations under its protection.
In treaties, our Nation has guaranteed the right of Indian tribes to
self-government. As domestic dependent nations, Indian tribes
exercise ...