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Article: Native American Languages Preservation Act Introduced by Rep. Wilson

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February 24, 2006
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., has introduced the Native American Languages Preservation Act of 2006 (H.R. 4766), legislation that would "amend the Native American Languages Act to provide for the support of Native American language survival schools."

The bill, introduced on Feb. 15, is being co-sponsored by Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.

For more information about this report, contact US Fed News through its Washington, D.C.-area office, 703/304-1897 or by e-mail at myron@targetednews.com.

A copy of the full text of the legislation follows:Native American Languages Preservation Act of 2006H.R. 4766To amend ...

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