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DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. briefing
Briefing Materials for Clinton-Gore Transition Team (18 pages)
11/25/92
Personal Misfile
paper
002. list
Tribal leaders (partial) (3 pages)
n.d.
b(6)
003. memo
To Lee Satterfield from Loretta Avent re: Final Memo on Meeting
03/30/95
b(6)
with Tribal Leaders (partial, p. 2) (1 page)
004. memo
To Harold Ickes from Loretta T. Avent re: President's Trip to
03/30/95
b(6)
Montana, Small Meeting with Tribal Leadership (partial) (1 page)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Maggie Williams (Subject Files)
OA/Box Number: 9476
FOLDER TITLE:
Avent, Loretta/Ingergovtal [Intergovernmental] Affairs [1]
2013-0359-S
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Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
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P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office |(a)(2) of the PRA]
h(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute |(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ
h(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
h(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
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001. briefing
Briefing Materials for Clinton-Gore Transition Team (18 pages)
11/25/92
Personal Mistile
paper
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Maggie Williams (Subject Files)
OA/Box Number: 9476
FOLDER TITLE:
Avent, Loretta/Ingergovtal [Intergovernmental] Affairs [1]
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
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information |(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(a)(6) of the PRA
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes |(b)(7) of the FOIA|
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
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002. list
Tribal leaders (partial) (3 pages)
n.d.
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Maggie Williams (Subject Files)
OA/Box Number: 9476
FOLDER TITLE:
Avent, Loretta/Ingergovtal [Intergovernmental] Affairs [1]
2013-0359-S
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an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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financial information |(a)(4) of the PRAJ
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information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA|
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(a)(6) of the PRA|
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
Anthony Pico, Tribal Chairman
Viejas Band of Mission Indians
[002]
5000 Willow Road
P.O. Box 908
Alpine, CA 91901
T-Ofc. 619-445-3810
(b)(6)
C-Ofc.619-445-5400
T-FAX 619-445-5337
C-FAX 619-445-9187
Doris Rennick, Tribal Chairpersor
(b)(6)
Coyote Valley Reservation
7701 North State Street
P.O. Box 39
Redwood Valley, CA 95470-0039
Ofc. 707-485-8724
FAX 707-485-1247
Georgena Georgic Tucker, Tribal Chairman yes
Sycuan Band of Mission Indians
5469 Dehesa Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
-
T-Ofc. 619-445-2613
C-Ofc. 619-445-6002
FAX 619-445-1927
Margaret Dalton
Tribal Chairperson
Jackson Rancheria
16070 Miwuk Drive
(b)(6)
Jackson, CA 95642
Ofc. 209-223-4129
FAX 209-223-5366
Bob Foreman, Tribal Chairman
Redding Rancheria
2000 Rancheria Road
Redding, CA 96001
Ofc. 916-225-8979
FAX. 916-241-1879
John James, Tribal Chairman
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
84-245 Indio Springs Drive
Indio, CA 92203
Ofc. 619-342-2593
FAX. 619-347-7880
Paula Lorenzo, Tribal Chairperson
Rumsey Rancheria
14189 Wintun Road
P. O. Box 18
Brooks, CA 95606
Ofc. 916-796-3400
FAX 916-796-2143
Clifford La Chappa, Tribal Chairman
Barona Indian Reservation
1095 Barona Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
Ofc. 619-443-6612
FAX 619-443-0681
Lynn Leroy, Tribal Chairperson
San Manuel Band of Middion Indians
5651 North Victoria Avenue
(b)(6)
Highland, CA 92346
909-864-8933
FAX 909-864-3370
Mary Ann Andreas, Tribal Chairman
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
11581 Potrero Road
Banning, CA 92220
Ofc. 909-849-4697
(b)(6)
FAX 909-849-4425
Anthony Pico, Tribal Chairman
Viejas Band of Mission Indians
5000 Willow Road
P.O. Box 908
Alpine, CA 91901
T-Ofc. 619-445-3810
(b)(6)
C-Ofc.619-445-5400
T-FAX 619-445-5337
C-FAX 619-445-9187
Doris Rennick, Tribal Chairperson
(b)(6)
Coyote Valley Reservation
7701 North State Street
P.O. Box 39
Redwood Valley, CA 95470-0039
Ofc. 707-485-8724
FAX 707-485-1247
Georgic
Georgena Tucker, Tribal Chairman yes
Sycuan Band of Mission Indians
5469 Dehesa Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
-
T-Ofc. 619-445-2613
C-Ofc. 619-445-6002
FAX 619-445-1927
Margaret Dalton
Tribal Chairperson
Jackson Rancheria
16070 Miwuk Drive
Jackson, CA 95642
(b)(6)
Ofc. 209-223-4129
FAX 209-223-5366
March 29, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR LEE SATTERFIELD
FROM:
Loretta Avent
RE:
The President's Trip to California
Please send a copy of the participants for the meeting that
we discussed to Katy Button in my office as soon as possible. We
would like to check the list to determine if all the leaders are
from Federally Recognized tribes and if they are the current
elected leaders of the tribes.
I still think that Political Affairs should talk to Carol
Rasco about the Governors' reaction to this meeting. Beyond
that, it's Political's call. I really feel, however, that
talking with Rasco is a must. She can help figure out the best
way to resolve this.
Keep in mind that the press already has this information and
other tribes have been calling me (at home) and Mike Schmidt.
Other tribes have also said that they plan on attending the
meeting if it goes on.
Please keep me informed of the status of the meeting. You
can page me at any time, or call Katy at X62896. Our fax number
(for the list) is X62889. Thanks.
CC: Mike Schmidt
March 29, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR LEE SATTERFIELD
FROM:
Loretta Avent
RE:
The President's Trip to California
Please send a copy of the participants for the meeting that
we discussed to Katy Button in my office as soon as possible. We
would like to check the list to determine if all the leaders are
from Federally Recognized tribes and if they are the current
elected leaders of the tribes.
I still think that Political Affairs should talk to Carol
Rasco about the Governors' reaction to this meeting. Beyond
that, it's Political's call. I really feel, however, that
talking with Rasco is a must. She can help figure out the best
way to resolve this.
Keep in mind that the press already has this information and
other tribes have been calling me (at home) and Mike Schmidt.
Other tribes have also said that they plan on attending the
meeting if it goes on.
Please keep me informed of the status of the meeting. You
can page me at any time, or call Katy at X62896. Our fax number
(for the list) is X62889. Thanks.
cc: Mike Schmidt
March 30, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR LEE SATTERFIELD
FROM:
Loretta Avent
RE:
Final Memo on Meeting with Tribal Leaders
This is my last attempt at caution and concern for the
President. We must always weigh what the consequences are for
the President when he meets with any group before he meets with
any group before we weigh the benefits and/or the rewards.
Why? Good news handles itself. Negative press destroys the
good over a longer period of time. Our job, inside the White
House, is supposed to be to take care of and protect the
President (and promote his agenda) in a way that helps him and
the American people. Period.
We have to make choices based on our best political
judgement. Yes, there will always be risks, but that's
inevitable. But be assured that when we throw him into the fire,
he will get burned. And this meeting is pure Hell.
The DNC and the individual state political parties are very
important to us, but our first responsibility is to the
President. They also have to be careful of perception, timing,
and what's connected to each event they want him at. Doing this
separate Tribal Leaders meeting was really unnecessary since they
should just have been part of the big event that was scheduled.
We have to remember that this is a hot and volatile issue
without resolution (on a state-by-state case) -- and Governors,
state legislatures, Attorneys General, U.S. Attorneys, and our
own Justice Department have roles.
WE DON'T DO THIS TO OUR PRESIDENT. The consequences are
greater than the rewards. Remember what happened two years ago
on this same issue and it made the papers (Carol Rasco and others
had to do rapid response) when the President spoke, supposedly
off the record.
There's too much going on, and I can't and shouldn't put it
all in writing, but I hope you're getting the message.
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To Lee Satterfield from Loretta Avent re: Final Memo on Meeting
03/30/95
b(6)
with Tribal Leaders (partial, p. 2) (1 page)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Maggie Williams (Subject Files)
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P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA
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an agency |(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information |(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors. or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions |(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
You need to do one of two things on this meeting:
1 - Either trust my gut because I work with, know and
understand al the dynamics of Indian Country, or
2 - Just take care of the President.
I can only tell you that I don't understand our strategy or
rationale for the necessity of this particular meeting, but I do
understand theirs (the Tribal Leaders'). We need to research,
research, research before we approve the President's presence at
any meeting. There are too many legal problems and too great a
chance for negative political fallout for this meeting to be
worth it.
My concern is that the following questions would be raised
in a meeting with the President (even a 30-35 minute meeting):
1 - Would the President help Tribes in trying to leverage
Governor Wilson to compact with the Tribes.
2 - Would the President be receive to a veto on the
Toricelli Legislation. Could tribes count on Administration
support if this Legislation comes up.
3 - What is the President's reaction to the Carbozon case
(Rumsey situation), which is now being overshadowed by the
Keno case, which moots the Carbozon case?
4 - Does the President agree that if tribes use'the same
gaming equipment as states use, that theirs shouldn't be
classified as illegal?
5 - How does the President feel about states' infringement
on tribal sovereignty as it relates to gaming?
6 - How does the President feel about the auditing (being
pushed by the Governor of Arizona) of Indian gaming tribes?
7 - What is the President's position on the national
lottery?
If the President is going to do this meeting, 3 people need
to brief him: Pat Griffin, Carol Rasco, and legal counsel.
Several groups, including the National Indian Gaming
Association, are already upset that they weren't invited.
(b)(6)
[003]
States will slap China with the largest
software and movie videocassettes
trade sanctions in U.S. history,
The United States wants China to
imposing 100 percent. tariffs on
close factories that pirate U.S. prod-
$1.08 billion worth of Chinese im-
ucts and agree on other steps to
ports, ranging from plastic picture
protect U.S. companies from losing
frames to cellular telephones, U.S.
sales to unauthorized versions of their
trade representative Mickey Kantor
products, U.S. trade officials said. But
said Saturday.
China's ability to reach an agreement
Within an hour of the announce-
with the United States may be
ment, China responded with 100 per-
complicated by the fact that aging
cent tariffs on U.S.-made compact
leader Deng Xiaoping is ailing and
discs. cigarettes. alcoholic beverages
perhaps close to death, leaving deci-
and other products "to protect its
sion-making to others, who may be
sovereignty and national dignity,'
more resistant.
China's official Xinhua News Agency
"Weire drawing the line right here
said. Each nation's tariffs, which
today," Kantor said Saturday.
would double the price of the targeted
A senior official of China's trade
imports, are to take effect Feb. 26.
ministry blamed the Clinton adminis-
U.S. officials said they hope China
tration for the rising trade tensions.
will avert a trade war by acting before
that date on the costly and conten-
- See RECORD, page A8
Clinton liaison
is adored by tribes
By Jeff Barker
Republic Washington Bureau
Mona Reeder/The Arizona Republic
WASHINGTON - They give her dolls, rings, shawls.
Land of the Nectariniidae. or sunbirds, catches the eye of Donald Ballan-
& Holler. a Sky Harbor International Airport exhibit that is just an appetizer
baskets and necklaces. They pray she won't leave them.
tyne, 5, and his sister, Rebecca, 3. The Mark Switlik mural, is part of Hoop
for those visiting Phoenix for the smorgasbord of NBA All-Star activities.
To Native Americans. Loretta Avent is a godsend. She
takes them places they have never been.
IND THE SECTION
Avent, 52, is a deputy assistant to President Clinton. In
her two years at the White House: the Phoenix native has.
THINGS TO DO
PLACES TO GO
PEOPLE TO SEE
forged an extraordinary relationship with Indian Country.
Tribal leaders say the effervescent former lobbyist has
What's happening at the Jam
Find out where NBA legends will
What do Bill-Cosby, Billy Crystal,
become, quite simply. the most important federal- contact
Loretta
Session, the clinics, the contests,
be playing golf, where Wayman
The Four Tops, Rush Limbaugh,
they have ever had.
Avent / The
They say she is helping renew their faith in government,
All-Star Saturday Night and the
Tisdale's jazz band jams and
Warren Moon and Kenny Rogers
liaison acknow-
which has been so long a source of frustration and broken
big game itself?
when the All-Stars arrive at Sky
have in common? We'll clue you
ledges that her
promises.
relationship with
Harbor:
to the celebrities you might see
I'm almost 73 years old, and I will you that never
tribes "is beyond
in my lifetime have we in Indian Country experienced a
in the Valley. this week.
what's the norm
for me."
- See CLINTON, page A13
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immigrants in Arizona, given recent buildups by the
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going to be assigned here.
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John O'Donnel
President Clinton will announce today that 62 new
But the dive in the peso's value, and inflation that has
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Border Patrol agents are being assigned 10 Nogales to
seen prices on many items in Mexico skyrocket, put more
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counter an "unprecedented rise in illegal entries from
pressure on Mexican workers to cross the border and get
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jobs that would pay them in dollars.
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Saturday
Perspective
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dumped a thick
The new agents. who will begin arriving this week,
"With the president's action early last week to stabilize
Prayer
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represent a boost of about 22 percent in the force of 283
the peso; we anticipate that pressure on the Mexican
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agents who have cover all of Arizona's counties except
border will subside," one official said Saturday.
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Yuma, La Paz and Mohave.
On Tuesday. Clinton gave up on trying to coax Congress
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The move is intended to counter an "unprecedented rise
Willey
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Story, A19.
in illegal entries from Mexico that has occurred since the
- See CLINTON, page A2
Wilson
A2
Malcolm Clarke/The Associated Press
Sunday. February 5, 1995
The Arizona Republic
A13
Clinton aide adored by Indians
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CLINTON from page Al
grant executive clemency for Leonard
"Thank you a million times over
to their lives.
Peltier. the American Indian Move-
for taking me as your guest to the
Avent's husband, Jacques Avent, a
ESTAT & PROBATE
person so dedicated to tribal rights."
ment member convicted of killing two
White House last night," began a
Phoenix deputy city manager. said his
said Sue Shaffer. chairwoman of the
FBI agents 20 years ago.
recent letter 10 Avent from Suzan
wife has been reaching out to
"There's nothing that they do -
Shown Harjo, president of the Wash-
"underdogs" most of her life.
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nothing that doesn't come to me,"
ington-based Morning Star Institute,
"She does the underdog causes:
Why Just a Will isn't Good Enough
This is one seminar you
"She's been a guide. mentor.
Avent said. "The president said he
which promotes Indian cultural
those are the ones that turn her on,
Anymore
can't afford to miss!"
catalyst, grandmother," said Paul
wanted an administration that re:
rights:
he said.
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Ojibway, an Ojibwa tribal member
flected the country. Until we bring
"My parents will be so thrilled that
In Phoenix, she helped coordinate
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who is the Los Angeles archbishop's
them (Indians) to the table. then it's
I was able to tell the president and
Mon., Feb. 6th
the Harmony Alliance, which works
1:00 3:00 pm
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Native American liaison. "Being peo-
not the right reflection of America,
first lady how very much they are
at bringing disparate groups together.
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admired and what they hope to offer
Avent and her husband have
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because America looked like them
dear. she gives us the feeling that we
first."
for those of us Indian people who are
known the Clintons for 20 years.
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are included and don't have to come
Avent emphasizes that she does not
the poor and mostly forgotten and
As a deputy assistant to the
Tues., Feb. 7th
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1:00 3:00 pm
hat in hand to get noticed."
perform the Indians' work by herself.
left-out folks that the Democrats
president for intergovernmental af-
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An African-American born in rural
She merely puts them in touch with
stand for.
fairs, she is a liaison to Indians and
SUN CITY
from Lawsuits
Virginia, Avent acknowledges that her
people who can help.
local elected officials around the
relationship with tribes is beyond
"She doesn't do things for us," said
Credits dad for her values
Wed., Feb. 8th
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nation.
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Avent credits her work values TO
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Over $1,200,000
what's the norm for me.
Ivan Makil, president of the Salt
She admits being torn. between. her
"They feel that I'm chosen. They
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Commu-
her father. who reared her alone after
commitment to Indians and her
MESA
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give me heirlooms: They give me what
nity. "She sets up the meeting, and
a divorce. He is a former- elevator
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Patriots VOW to fight off 'one-world government'
Some people in
Paulden have
linked
helicopters seen
Militias see threat in Arizona
in the area to a
sinister New
World Order. But
By David Fritze
Foreign troops under the control of the United Nations
SUSPICIONS:
UFO researcher
The Arizona Republic
are training secretly on American soil. Black helicopters
Northern
Lyle Vann says.
ST. JOHNS - From this remote. untidy city on eastern
are shadowing patriots to spy on them.
Arizona
he's heard that
Arizona's high desert plains, William Cooper beams his
The military, the FBI. the president. the National
residents
the copters have
anger to the world.
Guard - almost anvone in uniform. it seems - are
suspect sinister
been used to
Five nights a week. at 10 p.m., Cooper, one of the most
plotting to rob Americans of their civil rights and their
plots are
terrorize
widely known prophets of the growing "patrior move-
guns.
associated with
researchers such
ment." rails at the federal government and talks of
The key to fending off the impending assault. Cooper
helicopter
as him.
doomsday omens on his shortwave radio broadcast.
sightings, A8
David Petklewicz/The Arizona Republic
A New World Order" is building like a thunderhead.
See ARIZONA, page A8
SPECIAL CTION INSID
Twenty years ago, when the National Basketball
WEEKEND OF
Association first brought its All-Star Game to Phoenix, the
game didn't even sell out Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
U.S. slaps
But this is 1995, and it's not just a game anymore -it's
a celebrity-studded extravaganza that includes slam-dunk
AND
TARS
and long-distance-shooting contests and a fan-friendly
attraction called Jam Session.
China with
Today; a special section previews All-Star Weekend,
which visits a revitalized downtown Phoenix and its crown
1995 NBA ALL-STAR GAME
jewel, America West Arena:
PRESERVATION
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The birth of a spectacle
trade sanction
Pirated American goods at issue
By Martha M. Hamilton
tious issue of the making and
The Washington Post
marketing of pirated products, includ-
WASHINGTON --- The United
ing compact discs, personal-computer
States will slap China with the largest
software and movie videocassettes.
trade sanctions in U.S. history.
The United States wants China to
imposing 100 percent tariffs on
close factories that pirate U.S. prod-
$1.08 billion worth of Chinese im-
ucis and agree on other steps to
ports. ranging from plastic picture
protect U.S. companies from losing
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1 kind act on top of another can create a better society
M
aria Hidalgo of Mesa commits
Gingrich are runed into this trend. Both have
satisfaction crowds out attention to others'
persuasively that shamelessness has become a
herself to be kind to at least five
evoked Alexis de Tocqueville's words about
needs, including family members.
defining American characteristic - from
different people a day and to always
the importance of volunteer associations in a
One result is the paradox of the planet's
cheating on taxes to cheating on spouses to
say "Hi" and "Thank you."
democratic society. Each is speaking out for
richest nation leading the world in many
bending whatever rule stands in our way.
Al Tatelman of Tempe tries to live by the
more community-minded citizenship.
categories of social dysfunction.
The article contends that "a clearer sense of
Golden Rule.
But Washington can't make it happen. The
Writing in Friday's Wall Street Journal,
shame may require nothing short of
Tracy Lugo of Phoenix volunteers at
work starts here, and it asks many of us to
Don Eberly said federal policy can't solve our
intolerance. a word that has received a bad rap
shelters for battered women and the homeless.
reconsider basic values.
biggest problems.
in recent years. Shame means being intolerant
Carolyn Johnson of Phoenix makes It a
Our values - once based mainly on
The mistake of the Democratic majority
of certain types of behavior that are either
point to tell children. through actions and
religious and moral beliefs are increasingly
was believing it could create the good society
illegal or destructive to the social contract, on
words. how important they are.
shaped by economics, expediency, and ego.
by merely building government up; the danger
Wall Street or Bourbon Street."
Frank Sheridan and Sonia Duvall of
STEVE WILSON
We often assess things by the answer we
for the Republican majority may be believing
Eberly believes significant social changes
Phoenix. who are engaged. sometimes bring
give to one question: What's in it for me?
Republic Columnist
it can re-create the good society by merely
won't come from: the top down.
Rice Krispie treats on the 19th Avenue bus
Whether something is right or wrong.
tearing government down."
"The good society cannot be doled out like
they ride for the driver and other passengers
whether it's fair or unfair can be rationalized
Eberly. who founded an organization
just another entitlement. it cannot be pieced
"a senseless act of kindness," Sheridan
was struck by more than the benevolent spirit.
to suit our immediate self-interest.
working to strengthen the American family,
together through program reforms, or
says.
These people also seemed to reflect a growing
Individualism - a dominant and worthy
cites rising illegitimacy as an example of a
stimulated into existence by more tax cuts,"
They're among hundreds of local people
awareness that any large social change starts
ethic in Arizona - is sometimes used as an
social ill government can't cure. The reasons
he says. "It must be achieved through the
who filled out cards asking what ordinary
with small individual acts and is largely
excuse for rejecting any responsibility for the
nearly a third of all American children are
cooperative efforts of individual Americans."
citizens can do to make the Valley a better
beyond the reach of government policy.
common good. For many people with bright
now born out of wedlock run deeper, down to
If that sounds 100 wishful or naive, you
place to live. The cards were passed out by
I don't think a congressional "Contract
minds and economic means, prosperity buys
personal values and moral obligations.
might think about the power of thoughtful.
Phoenix Rising. a new organization working
With America" matters a fraction as much as
an enger retreat from public life into
Down also to the diminished place of
committed citizens to change the world.
to increase citizen involvement.
the unwritten social contracts we each live by.
guard-gated-privacy.
shame in modern society.
As anthropologist Margaret Mead
As I read through those cards last week. I
Politicians from Bill Clinton to Newt
For others, a focus on personal growth and
A Newsweek cover story argues
reminded us. it's the only thing that ever has.
SUNDAY
2/5/95
A diplomatic fan
PRAYER
LOCALNEWS
cultural contributions of African-Ameri-
Thank you, Lord; for
cans are the focus of a five-month series
granting us renewed
FORENSIC HYPNOSIS: Stymied by
at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. E1
courage when we come
a dearth of clues in the robbery and murder
to you in prayer. Amen.
of Wells Fargo driver John Magoch. Glen-
BUSINESS
In a rare break
dale police turn to a little-used police tech-
from the job,
LOTTERY
nique: hypnosis. B1
MODERN SWEATSHOPS: While
President Clinton
American industry reaps the benefits of
enjoys a basket-
POWERBALL
CRACKDOWN: A long-dormant plan
a new. high-technology era., it has con-
ball game at
Saturday's drawing
to combat automobile theft in Arizona with
10 15 18 26 33
signed a large class of workers to a Dicken-
Washington's
Powerball: 06
a special police task force and public-edu-
sian time warp, laboring not just for mea-
Smith Center
Jackpot: $16.6 million
cation campaigns is getting dusted off. B1
ger wages but also under dehumanized and
with his daugh-
(5 balls and powerball)
often dangerous conditions. D1
ter, Chelsea.
Amounts in other prize pools were
not available Saturday night.
NATIONAL NEWS
Showing no
REBATES RETURN: After trying to
favoritism, the
LOTTO
TROUBLESOME ISSUE: Dr. Henry
wean consumers from cash rebates and
president politely
Saturday's drawing:
Foster Jr. delivered 10,000 babies over
other deals, automakers are finding that
cheered for both
06 09 10 23 42
three decades, but the handful of pregnan-
slower sales mean they must start discount:
teams Saturday.
Jackpot: $3.2 million
cies he terminated could spell trouble for
ing again to keep moving the metal. D4
The game
Amounts in other prize pools
were not available Saturday
his nomination as surgeon general. A3
proved to be an
night.
DEUS EX MACHINA: For years. com-
SPORTS
exciting one,
with unranked
FANTASY 5
puters have been the hottest tools for writ-
STRIKE
TALKS:
A
day
before
President
George
Friday's results
ing letters, balancing budgets and playing
Clinton's deadline for substantial progress
Washington
PRESERVATION
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PHOTOCOPY
games. Now, they re becoming religious
in baseball's labor war, the owners and
Winner: 1/$50,000
University
(5 numbers)
sanctuaries as well. A9
players find themselves $143 million a year
upseting
Second-place,pool:
and two philosophies apart. C1
top-ranked
51/$500 (4 numbers)
SHUTTLE TROUBLES: A second
Third-place pool: 1,557/$5
Massachusetts,
(3 numbers)
thruster on the Discovery starts leaking.
DAVID CASSTEVENS: Scottie Pippen
78-75. College
threatening to ruin the rendezvous of the
of the Chicago Bulls is the runaway leader
CHUCKLE
basketball,
shuttle and a Russian space station. A18
in fan voting for the 1995 All-Unhappy
C12 and C14.
Usually, the only way to
Team. Joining Pippen on the select squad
get a spark of inspiration
WINTER RETURNS: Blizzardlike condi-
Greg Gibson/The Associated Press
of NBA unhappy campers are Isaiab Rider.
is with a bonfire of
tions and a thick layer of.snow descend
frustration.
Shaquille O'Neal, Clyde Drexler and Ken-
upon the Northeast. A19
dall Gill. C1
ALMANAC
WORLD NEWS
SUNS WILL TELL: Is Houston a sleeping
The 36th day of 1995.
giant? Or was winning the NBA champion-
On this date:
In 1881. Phoenix was
FIGHTER DOWNED: Chechen rebels
ship SO satisfying that the Rockets have lost
Clinton expected to send
incorporated.
shoot down the first Russian fighter plane
their appetite for another? C1
In 1937. Franklin
in the breakaway republic's war with Rus-
AMERICA'S CUP: Heavy.sea fog and
Usually, the only way to
get a spark of inspiration
WINTER RETURNS: Blizzardlike condi-
of NBA unhappy campers are Isaiah Rider,
is with a bonfire of
tions and a thick layer of snow descend
frustration.
Shaquille O'Neal, Clyde Drexler and Ken-
upon the Northeast. A19
dall Gill. C1
ALMANAC
SUNS WILL TELL: Is Houston a sleeping
The 36th day of 1995.
On this date:
giant? Or was winning the NBA champion-
In 1881, Phoenix was
FIGHTER DOWNED: Chechen rebels
ship so satisfying that the Rockets have lost
Clinton expected to send
incorporated.
shoot down the first Russian fighter plane
their appetite for another? C1
In 1937, Franklin
in the breakaway republic's war with Rus-
Roosevelt proposed
AMERICA'S
CUP:
sia. The pilot of the Su-25 is killed, Russian
Heavy
and
enlarging the U.S.
television reports. A21
the largest ship in the.U.S. Navy-bring
Supreme Court. Critics
America's Cup racing to a grinding halt
accused FDR of trying to
Arizona 62 more agents
"pack" the court with
VIOLATION: U.N. troops witness what
Saturday. Organizers halt the countdown
justices who would rule in
they describe as the most flagrant violation
to the start of a race on the challenger
his favor. The Senate
of Serbia's pledge to stay out of the war
course when the 94,000-ton USS Abraham
defeated the plan.
CLINTON, from page Al
"Arizona has been wringing its
person and $3 per vehicle for
in Bosnia: 15 to 20 Serbian helicopters
Lincoln makes a surprise entry from a
QUOTE
hands, and we've tried to get the
crossings from Mexico and Canada.
landing outside the Muslim enclave of Sre-
heavy sea fog onto the race course. C2
into approving $40 billion in loan.
resources there as fast as possible,"
The fee would raise $200 million in
"Many excellent words are
brenica on Friday evening, apparently to
guarantees and, by executive action,
another official said.
its first year and about $400 million in
ruined by too definite a
knowledge of their
resupply the Bosnian Serbs there. A22
RAVEL
created a $50 billion package funded
Reno "sat down with the Nogales
each of the following years. officials
meaning.
by U.S. and foreign money.
community and with Border Patrol
said.
AID DECLINED: In the wake of the
WHALE TRAIL: The gray whales are
Aline Kilmer, American
The agents who will be assigned to
officials" on her last visit, in early
Last week, the Border Patrol
poet (1888-1941)
Kobe earthquake, colds and flu viruses are
making their annual trip from the Arctic
Nogales beginning Tuesday mostly
January, and already had an idea of
announced that December marked the
rippling through the refugee camps in west-
to the "love lagoons" of Baja California.
have been working on "interior"
the area's needs before the peso crisis,
28th month of arrests of illegal
ern Japan, killing some of the fragile el-
and whale watchers are flocking to San
CORRECTIONS
assignments, such as highway check-
the official said.
immigrants in the Tucson Sector.
Agents report more than 8.600
derly. But when an American relief organi-
Diego to be on hand as the giant creatures
points that are not near the border.
Reno praised the efforts of the
zation offers free flu vaccine, the Japanese
pass by. As many as 200 whales can be
Border Patrol's Tucson Sector, which
arrests in December, surpassing 1993
POLICY
Some of them have been assigned to
spotted on days when waters are calm. T1
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in 1994 arrested 51 percent more
Daniels, spokesman for the Tucson
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POETRY AND BLOODSHED: The time
Attorney General Janet Reno. who
illegal immigrants than. in the previ-
sector.
promptly. To report an error
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ous year.
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in the news columns, phone
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Daniels said August 1991 was the
Opinions pages. phone Paul
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May 31, 1995
MEETING WITH MONTANA TRIBAL LEADERS
DATE:
May 31, 1995
LOCATION:
Billings, Montana
TIME:
8:00-8:45 p.m. (to convene)
FROM:
Loretta T. Avent, Deputy ltd
Assistant to the President
I. PURPOSE
To meet with Montana Tribal Leaders and other members of the Montana
Indian Community.
II.
BACKGROUND
The Montana Tribes and the Montana Indian community as a whole are
politically active, astute, and pragmatic. They have been and continue to be
very supportive of the Clinton Administration, in general, and the President in
particular. They are very outspoken and expect to be respectfully heard. They
are very, very religious. You should be aware that some of the Tribal Leaders
have prepared statements. Respect for government-to-government relations
should allow the leader (only) of each Tribal Nation to read his or her 2-3
minute prepared statement.
This meeting with the Indian Leadership is one of the many that you, the
Vice President and the First Lady, (mention her visit to the Pueblo of Cochiti,
New Mexico) will, hopefully, try to do over next year and a half.
III. PARTICIPANTS
President
Congressman Pat Williams
Blackfeet Reservation
Earl Old Person, Chairman
George Heavy Runner, Montana State Representative
Carol Juneau, Teacher
Crow Reservation
Clara Nomee, Chairperson
Janine Pretty On Top, Pres. Little Big Horn College
Flathead Reservation
Micky Pablo, Chairman
Joe MacDonald, Pres. Salish/Kootenai College
Rhonda Lankford, Tribal Attorney
Fort Belknap Reservation
Tracy King, Vice Chairman
Margie Perez, Pres. Fort Belknap College
Fort Peck
Caleb Shields, Chairman
Bill Whitehead, Community Development
Leonard Smith, CEO Indian Economic Development Corp.
Northern Cheyenne Reservation
Llevando Fisher, Chairman
Gail Small, Native Action
Wanda Martinez, Native Action
Rocky Boy Reservation
John Sun Child, Chairman
LuAnn Bellcourt, Rocky Boy Community College
At Large
Debbie Swanson, Chairperson, Little Shell Tribe, Havre (no state recog.)
Pat Smith, Attorney, Missoula
Judy Chapman, Indian Affairs Specialist
IV.
PRESS PLAN
Closed Press
White House photographer only (I hope each Tribal Leader -- at least --
can have a one-on-one photo opportunity)
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Copngressman Pat Williams introduces the President
President Enters the Room
Sits Down
Makes Remarks
Respectfully asks for comments (always let Tribal Chairpersons Speak
first)
My recommendation: Tribal Leaders should really be the only ones
addressing the President. This respects the government-to-government
relation they care so much about.
VI.
REMARKS
See attached option one and option two
cc:
Leon Panetta
Maggie Williams
Office of the Staff Secretary to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM
May 31, 1995
TO:
Harold Ickes, for the President
FROM:
Loretta T. Avent, Deputy Assistant to the President etc
RE:
SUGGESTED REMARKS (OPTION ONE) FOR THE
PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH MONTANA TRIBAL
LEADERS
Thank you for coming together on such short notice, to meet with me.
One of the reasons I was so excited about this particular trip was because it
would provide me the opportunity to meet with a number of my most loyal
supporters in the great state of Montana - - American Indians - - you - the
elected leaders and our other friends in Indian country. It gives me the
opportunity to say thank you for helping me to achieve what will be one of
the legacies and greatest accomplishments of my Administration, and that
is the changing and improved attitudes and behaviors toward American
Indian in these United States of America.
The Clinton Administration came into office, thanks to many of you
here today and many others within the tribal nations. I want you to know
how very appreciative I am of your support. You have worked, in
partnership, with my White House Staff, the heads of the Clinton
Administration, the Executive Departments and Agencies to help us achieve
a number of accomplishments important to Indian Country (see the
attached list of accomplishments). We have worked hard to insure that we
understand the past history of the relationship between the government of
the United States and the governments of the Indian tribes, that was
historically paternalistic, and my Administration, now and always will
continue to work hard to insure that that history is over. Thank you for
helping us to better understand and help you.
As we move into the 21st century, I commit to you that my
administration has and will continue to break new ground with respect to
all of Indian Country. We have learned and we continue to learn a lot
from you - the First Americans - and we will continue to find new
approaches that work best for the tribal nations. We have and we will
continue to consult with you because your opinions, suggestions, input,
recommendations and advice will be important to our administration in
future formulation of federal policy. My Administration truly respects
consultation with Tribal Leaders.
As we move into the 21st century we know we have our work cut out
for us, but I ask you - no - I beg you - to continue to hold the kind of
meetings you have had, starting with the April 29, 1994 White House
meeting with Tribal Leaders; and the more recent One Year Anniversary
Meeting where you spoke to us. And I am aware of the meetings you have
had with Loretta Avent on your specific and individual needs and concerns.
We see, we listen, and we hear you. We have, and we will continue to do so.
On behalf of my entire Administration, who you have been working closely
with over the past two and a half years, I thank you. I appreciate the
considerable commitment that each of you, on behalf of your Tribal
Nations, has made to my Administration. I and my Administration will
continue to be guided, in partnership, by your wisdom and your counsel.
We may not always agree, but you will always be at the table and you will
always be on a level playing field with other levels of government so that -
together-, we can make this the greatest nation on earth. I respect your
sovereignty and you, as sovereign leaders. Again, my sincerest thanks for all
you have done and all you do to contribute to this, our nation.
The Clinton Administration has worked hard to advance tribal
sovereignty, through self determination and self-government and through a
continued strengthening of the government-to-government relationship with
the United States of America. My staff has brought issues of significant
concern to your Tribal Nations to my attention and we, collectively, are
focusing on them; which includes but is not limited to the following: that
the funding disparity between reservation and non-reservation tribes by the
Federal Government must be resolved; that we must look at allocation
fairly and equitably, recognizing the federal government's limited financial
resources; that rules and regulations, governing the same types of programs
that are interpreted differently by different federal agencies which result in
confusion and inefficiency will be corrected.
I have directed Secretary Babbitt to oversee the newly formed
Domestic Policy Council's working group on Native American Issues and to
move quickly on this effort. We must do all we can to help clarify
ambiguities in federal government rules and regulations that apply to
Indian affairs. We're going to look at all the issues that affect you and the
members of your many unique and diverse tribal nations- education,
veteran affairs, housing, youth and family, international affairs, nuclear
waste, human and religious rights, gaming, and taxes and economic
development to insure that your voices and your input are heard. Secretary
Babbitt will report directly to me and I will participate fully in the
discussion on recommendations for change.
I am President of the people; all the people and I thank you for
having worked with me and my Administration these past two and a half
years to help us help all of the citizens of your tribal nations. Our futures
are tied together and we must continue to work together to implement
much of what you have brought to our attention. It will be challenging-
BUT- together we will chart new terrain by working on strengthening the
government -to- government relationship as we move into the 21st century.
I do see a brighter future for your grandchildren and mine. Your elders
paved the way, and my Administration will do everything humanly
possible, that is fair and equitable, to insure that their efforts will not have
been in vain.
cc:
Leon Panetta
Maggie Williams
Office of the Staff Secretary to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM
May 31, 1995
TO:
Harold Ickes, for President Clinton
FROM:
Loretta T. Avent, Deputy Assistant to the President the
RE:
Suggested Remarks for Montana Indian Meeting (Option Two)
-- This past April 29, 1995 we convened a White House One Year Later
Anniversary Meeting with Tribal Leaders to review what accomplishments have
been made since the Historic April 28, 1994 Tribal Leaders Meeting with me at
the White House. I understand there was a lot of give and take.
-- I directed my White House staff and all the Secretaries to put together
everything that had been accomplished to improve our government-to-
government relations. That resulted in the report "One Year Later" which I
reviewed prior to it being presented to you on April 28, 1995 your meeting.
-- Earlier today, Loretta Avent called up to Air Force One to inform me
that she had just received a huge book prepared by the Tribal Leaders on the
results and recommendations from your April 29 meeting at the White House.
If I know Loretta --and I have for many years it will be waiting on my desk
when I return. Then in a couple of hours she'll be expecting my comments so
she can promptly respond to all of you.
*(Mr. President they'll love this). I constantly tell them that you not only
have an Indian drum, Indian statue and eagle feather in your office, but that
you read these types of reports that are follow-ups from your Presidential
Memorandum.
-- After I review your responses I will direct my Chief of Staff, Leon
Panetta, to have the appropriate Administration agencies and their staff respond
accordingly.
**Single out Chairman John Sun Child, Jr. (Chippewa-Cree) and thank
him for helping to make the Historic April 29, 1994 Meeting on the South Lawn
of the White House a success. (He worked closely with me and is a spiritual
leader -- they will love you for this).
Also thank Chairman Sunchild for helping to make our One Year Later
anniversary meeting a success by his prayers (They will really love this because
he would say a prayer when the meeting got too hot to control. His prayers
always brought the meeting back to calmness, and reasoning surely followed).
*Single out Mickey Pablo, Chairman of the Confederated Salish and
Kootenai Tribal Council (Flathead Tribes) and thank him for helping me to
coordinate the Montana Tribes for our White House Meeting on the Tax
Incentive and Tribal Economic Survival (This shows we respect their providing
us the opportunity to explain our programs ). NOTE: We held meetings for
each region so that all the 554 Tribal Nations would have the opportunity to
participate.
Single out Clara Nomee, Madam Chairwoman, (Crow Tribal
Council) and tell her that you still cherish the buckskin vest (it has a flower
design) she presented to you on behalf of all the Native Americans across the
state of Montana. You hugged and kissed her on the check that day. You
could say, "I love for good history to repeat itself" and kiss her on the cheek
again. Plus it is good luck they will scream and this will become one of the
stories in your legacy inside Indian Country.
Also, thank her for her daily prayers. The bible says pray for your
leader, and you are hers.
Please, Please_acknowledge Chairman Earl Old Person (Blackfeet
Tribal Busines Council). He's one of the elders that is nationally known and
respected throughtout Indian Country. Thank him for his 40 plus years of
elected service to Tribal Government and all the help he gives our
administration.
-- Finally, let me say that my Administration has and will continue to
respect your sovereign rights, your religion, your culture, your traditions, and,
most importantly, you as the leaders and leadership of your sovereign nations.
Oh, by the way you know Loretta sends her best regards (They will
be offended if I don't acknowledge them since I'm your liason to them).
-- Now, I want to spend the remainder of the limited time I have hearing
from you.
At the Close of Their Remarks
-- You asked for respect, we can certainly give you that. You asked for
a fair consultation oportuinity, we can deservedly give you that. I close by
asking you for your continued prayers to keep this nation, your America and
mine, the greates land on earth. God bless you all.
cc:
Leon Panetta
Maggie Williams
Office of the Staff Secretary to the President
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MEMORANDUM
May 30, 1995
TO:
Harold Ickes
FROM:
Loretta T. Avent lta
RE:
President's Trip to Montana, Small Meeting With Tribal Leadership
*Harold, the Presidents briefing book will have all the back-ground information the
President will need for the meeting. This is really FYI -- for you and your comfort level.
**Whatever format you need to have that works best for the President let me know
and I'll make calls to make it happen. I do this respecting all the things I need to do to
respect Indian sovereignty and the sovereign leaders and then make sure it works for our
number one priority -- the President. As soon as we can announce that this is a meeting that's
happening, I'll call whomever I need to call to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch.
***Harold, attached are just examples (I thought were important enough FYI) of the
kinds of letters that have come form the Montana Tribes. I have responded to all of them but
just wanted to give you a little Montana Tribal flavor.
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At any rate I have journeyed through my memory bank for information on the
tribes in Montana to deal with the pros and cons for the President to meet with one of our
most loyal and supportive constituent groups of government officials.
Harold, we can make this a successful meeting (particularly taking your suggestion of
a 3/4 of an hour meeting) because it will show the Presidents commitment to the Presidential
Memorandum he signed on April 29, 1994.
I don't ever put a lot on paper (see attached for limited specifics) regarding Indian
Country but some of the following are suggestions you need to get to the advance team and
whomever else is traveling with the President who will be involved in the tribal leaders
meeting with him:
1. DO NOT let any of our staff accept gifts from any of the tribes (I will give you
our nice standard non-acceptance of gifts line). I will explain the reason for this later -- past
negative experiences and press concerns (an early warning to the advance team).
2. We need to make sure we're not mixing apples and oranges (Is this just a meeting
with the Tribal Leaders or the Tribal Leadership, etc.). My recommendation is always Leader
to Leader which eliminates a lot of problems (truly the best preventive method we can use
which respects their sovereign rights and sovereign leaders).
3. Lawyers and lobbyists in the meeting will kill us after the session is over (the
greatest percentage of Tribal Leaders say they can speak for themselves and many moons ago
they (the leaders) always met only with the President).
It's our call but I always give you the feedback I receive that could hurt us down the road
(see the attached article about Albert Hale President of the Navajo Nation). I know we can't
make all 554 federally recognized tribal leaders happy at once, BUT President Hale can affect
the outcome of elections in 3 states: Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Richardson told HRC
that 3/4 of the Navajo's are in his Congressional District and that was what happened to King
-- underestimating the Indian vote.
The Montana tribes like the Arizona and New Mexico tribes, are politically active,
astute and pragmatic. They can and have in past close elections made the difference for us.
BUT, you need to know that there are a number of issues that we need to be aware of before
we move to fast on this meeting:
Issue One
There are a lot of tribal issues in litigation (Flatheads alone have 20-23 cases
before the courts)
Issue Two
Gaming Compacts (Supreme Court Case)
Issue Three
Issues of concern that are in common are:
1. honoring treaty rights
2. reissuing the April 29,1994 Presidential Memorandum as an
Executive Order
3. sovereignty
4. government to government relations
5. the issue of jurisdiction
These are the issues that are tribal issues. The huge concern they want us to
deal with on their behalf is BLOCK GRANTS! (now you have to think about the states)???
Issue Four
While everyone will tell you its not a problem (the Advance team, the
congressional office, etc.) my only concern is the afterwards for the President and that is each
tribal leaders will want to speak because while they have many issues in common they have
just as many (because of their diversity, locations, religions, and cultures) issues that are
unique to their respective reservations and tribes.
Issue Five
Press as I mentioned while we aren't doing open press they will meet with
press as soon as it is over. I'm sure someone (even if we tell them not to) will be recording
his every word, so we need to remember these points:
1. whatever you say to one group of leaders will be taken as what is fair and
equitable to all 554 Indian Nations (equity of sovereignty).
2. Governors, State Legislators etc. will react to whatever is said here because
of the block grant issue, gaming, and land, water and other natural resource issues that are in
litigation (so have someone like Alan Stone work on the speech - he knows and understands
what issues and language can cause us fall-out regarding Indian Country).
Issue Six
Montana has a group called ACE and we need our security to check this out.
I'll explain when we meet.
Issue Seven
Format -- President should really not deal with issue specifics (refer back to
each agency with the responsibility) but expand on his Presidential Memorandum, his gut
which is always sincere and always well received and let each designated Tribal Chair
spokesperson present their concerns within a set time frame. You or whoever is with him
should receive the tribes letters, treaties, whatever and the President should say, "I'll make
sure my appropriate staff person responsible for each of these issues will respond to you
immediately. This will work and ensure for a smooth and orderly Leader to Leader meeting.
Finally, I'll get a list of the latest concerns from the Montana tribes and some general
information along with the best way to pronounce their names and their tribes name. You
should enjoy this meeting - they're great!
Harold, I'm just highlighting these concerns as our basis for caution and further
discussion. I spoke to Janet to make sure that I didn't overwhelm or overload you with
information and materials. But I have to provide information regarding Indian Country on a
moment by moment basis because of the changing nature of Indian Country and the changing
of the guards (Indian Country's issues change as fast as the tribes have election recalls). I've
provided you with a truly quick and brief sketch that is only surface information -- I can tell
you more in person than I should put on paper.
Harold, I only need 15 minutes to add the details that I won't put on paper. You're
such a quick study on this. I love working with you on these issues. You and Maggie really
get it, which helps me, tremendously, to keep Indian country happy with this President.
Call me when its the best time for us to chat. I have my beeper with me or have
Ahsha or Darleene find me even if I'm in the ladies room Thanks!
Please Note 1,2,3,& 4
1. Harold, one of the Tribal leaders that will most likely be in attendance at the
meeting will want to go on record stating that President Clinton has taken Indian Country a
step backwards from the content and context of former President Nixon's message to Congress
on Indian Affairs. Tonight, I'm going to try to go over what I understand that speech to
contain since we don't have and can't find a copy of it. I personally think we've gone further
(at least with more categories of Indian Country than any other administration to date. I'll
pull together articles for you on how the Clinton Administration is perceived in Indian
Country).
2. I am getting a heads-up on the meeting /press conference in Phoenix, Arizona
(which I spoke to you and Maggie about last Thursday) which is the same day as the
Montana meeting. From a press standpoint we need to make sure the President doesn't get
caught in the middle of these 2 meetings on the same day. It's really the 10th Amendment
argument and the whole issue of sovereignty. So timing is everything. We don't want to lose
on the same day we're trying to gain respect from Indian Country as we give them respect.
This argument is really the soul and gut of Indian Country -- their sovereign rights (see article
attached number 2).
3. Headline story in Indian Country today on Montana Senator (see article attached
number 3).
4. Senator McCain speech at the day before pre-planning meeting of the Tribal
Leaders in town for our White House conference -- One Year Later April 28, 1995. He
invited himself to the meeting since he told them that evidently none of our principles thought
they were important (not true, but perception is everything) enough to commit even to a 5 to
10 minute drop-by. For your review.
cc:
Maggie Williams
THE CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE OF
THE ROCKY BOY'S RESERVATION
March 2 1995
TO Loretta Avent
FROM Chairman John Sunchild
Letter with the following points enclosed:
1. Discussed his recent opportunity to meet with Secretary Henry Cisneros while
he was visiting Indian Country in Montana. He was very pleased to hear about
the Administrations proposal concerning consolidated community development
funding in HUD which would be expanded into a block grant program. He
was also pleased to learn of the increase (from one percent to one and one-half
percent) of Indian set asides from the block grant program.
2. Chairman Sunchild suggested that Secretary Cisneros and Secretary Babbitt
participate in the Tribal Leaders Meeting on March 9th.
3. Voiced some concerns that there is no point of contact on economic
development issues in regards to Native Americans. Suggested that someone
coordinate a program for Indian economic development that "goes beyond the
duties of one federal agency."
4. The National Tribal Development Association was organized in response to
Mrs. Loretta Avent's suggestion. The meeting on March 9th will give the
NTDA a chance to explain its organization to other tribes and encourage
membership to all tribes.
Enclosure: An executive summary on " Technical Assistance and Economic
Development Services For Native American Reservations".
May 23 1995
TO Honorable Max Baucus, Member Finance Committee
FROM Vice-Chairman Alvin Windy Boy
A fax sent to Mrs. Avent: a copy of a letter to Senator Baucus.
1. Vice Chairman Windy Boy stated his concerns on the Finance Committee
mark up of the Senate Welfare Reform Bill which would provide direct funding
for Indian Tribes. Vice-Chairman Windy Boy believed that the legislation
should contain a tribal provision, and that 3% of the funds should be reserved
for Indian Tribes.
2. Vice Chairman Windy Boy believes that "government to government"
relationship that Indian Tribes share with the Federal Government, requires that
Indian Tribes not be treated as "political subunits" of the state in which they are
located. He mentions statements made by Presidents Richard Nixon, and
Ronald Reagan which entail self determination for Native Americans.
3. Also noted is the direct funding in several other block grant programs
involving the Department of Health and Human Services.
4. Congressmen Young and Richardson are strong supporters for the block grant
and "have attempted to offer a bi-partisan Indian tribal amendment that would
have provided a three percent allocation for Indian Tribes."
5. Chairman Windy Boy requests Senator Baucus' help in trying to convince the
Finance Committee of the need for this Amendment.
May 23 1995
TO Governor Mark Racicot
FROM Vice Chairman Alvin Windy Boy
Fax sent to Mrs. Loretta Avent: Copy of letter sent to Governor Racicot
1. Chairman Windy Boy requests that the Governor send a letter of support to
the Select Finance Committee, concerning the Block Grant Funding for Welfare
Reform.
2. Since Montana has been waived from federal guidelines in order to create
their own state welfare program, Vice Chairman Windy Boy would like the
Governor to support the set-aside for the Seven tribes within Montana.
3. Because of sovereignty and jurisdiction conflicts in dealing with the state
government, it is best for Indian Tribes to work with the Federal Government
only in order to pursue the "government to government" relationship.
4. The disparate numbers between Indian rural communities and non-Indian
rural communities in employment, show that it would be "unrealistic to assume
that there would be equity" in Montana's welfare program.
5. It would be in the best interests of the Indian Tribes for the Governor to
"support the efforts of Tribes in the State of Montana to include language
specific to Indian tribes and/or a set-aside consistent with past practices of
federal set-asides for Indian Tribes."
CROW TRIBAL COUNCIL
July 15 1993
TO Loretta Avent
FROM Madam Chairwoman Clara Nomee
Letter with the following points enclosed:
1. According to Madam Chairwoman Nomee, "the Crow tribe has been the
victim of a government survey error..." that was being addressed in legislation
offered by Senators Baucus and Burns.
2. She requested help from the Clinton Administration to assist in winning the
passage of the legislation which would:
" Help the prize-winning fishery as well as produce needed hydropower
for the area."
" ...de-authorize irrigation projects.."
" allow land exchanges with the State of Montana that will increase the
usefulness of both the State and Tribal land holdings..."
3. The legislation would provide much needed funding to improve health,
education and development on the Reservation.
4. The Crow Tribe was originally promised 38 million acres of land; they only
have three million acres.
April 28 1995
TO Kenneth Davis Superintendent , Bureau of Indian Affairs
FROM Madam Chairwoman Clara Nomee
Mrs. Loretta Avent received a copy of this letter in which the following
points were enclosed:
1. Writes to express her opposition to the "Fair Indian Gaming Act." She
believes that the Act is unfair towards Indians.
2. The most hindering aspect of the Act is the prohibition of gaming except
when conducted in conformity with the laws of the state in which each tribe
resides.
3. Indian gaming is vital for revenue raising. This Act would destroy tribal
sovereignty.
May 10 1995
TO Loretta Avent
FROM Madam Chairwoman Clara Nomee
Letter enclosed with the following points:
1. Is currently trying to fight a Supreme Court decision Ward V. Race Horse
(1896). The decision prevents Indian tribes from hunting off the reservation; a
right that was given to the Crow Tribe under an 1868 treaty with the United
States.
2. The Interior Department has recommended that the U.S. file an amicus curiae
brief with the court supporting the tribe's position to overturn the decision in the
Race Horse case. The Solicitor General has not yet agreed to file the brief..
3. Madam Chairwoman is requesting the help of the U.S. government and Mrs.
Avent to insure "that the Crow Tribe receive the benefits it was promised in the
1868 Treaty.
FORT PECK TRIBES Assiniboine & Sioux
May 4 1994
TO Loretta Avent
FROM Chairman Caleb Shields
Letter with the following points enclosed:
1. Chairman Shields was following up on a matter previously discussed with
Mrs. Avent on the 29th of April 1994. Chairman Shields suggested that
President Clinton should follow up the historic meeting with the Native
American tribes with a message to Congress: similar to President Nixon's
message on July 8, 1970.
2. Chairman Shields was willing to provide any assistance necessary to Mrs.
Avent's office in this matter.
INTERTRIBAL AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL
March 20 1995
TO Mrs. Loretta Avent
FROM Kristie Madden, Public Relations Director
Letter with the following points enclosed:
1. Robert Miller the President of the IAC was not invited to the Tribal
Economic Development meeting held in Washington.
2. In response to the call for Indian Made products, the IAC developed a
"Made by American Indians" trademark. It was a costly and lengthy task which
is completed.
3. They are requesting President Clinton's support of the trademark.
INTERTRIBAL MONITORING ASSOCIATION ON INDIAN
TRUST FUNDS
January 11 1995
January 26 1995
January 30 1995
TO: Department of Interior
FROM Elouise Cobell, Chair
Copies of these letters were sent to Mrs. Avent regarding the
recommendation for the Special Trustee of Indian Trusts.
1. The Intertribal Monitoring Association of Indian Trust Funds is not permitted
to participate in the interview process.
2. On January 30 the ITMA recommended Paul Homan for the Presidential
nominated position of Special Trustee for Indian trust funds and trust assets.
They based their nomination on Mr. Homen's reputation for turning around
financial troubled institutions.
LITTLE SHELL TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF
MONTANA
May 5 1994
TO Loretta Avent
FROM James Parker Shield
Letter with the following points enclosed:
1. Mr. Shield wanted to know whether the Non-Federally Recognized Tribes
were actually having a meeting on May 24 1994.
2. Mr. Shield requested to have an amount of time to plan and meet before the
meeting
in Washington.
3. Mr. Shield had been in the process of coordinating a meeting for Non-
Federally Recognized Tribes.
4. He would be glad to assist in any way.
February 1 1995
TO Loretta Avent
FROM James Parker Shield
Letter with the following points enclosed:
1. Appreciated Mrs. Avent's efforts in convening the unrecognized tribes for a
meeting.
2. Mr. Shield and a few others are determined to become more organized and
more coherent for the next meeting in order to achieve some real progress.
MONTANA-WYOMING TRIBAL LEADERS COUNCIL
February 10 1995
TO President Clinton
FROM Chairman Michael Pablo
Letter with the following points enclosed:
1. The downsizing of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, strictly on the objectives of
the National Performance Review does not take into consideration the trust and
treaty obligations of the United states with Indian Country.
2. Chairman Pablo requests that the Clinton Administration look at the
recommendations made by the Joint department of Interior/Bureau of Indian
Affairs and Tribal Reorganization Task Force.
3. The streamlining recommendations redirect resources at the tribal level which
in turn, supports services for Indians at a fundamental level.
NATIONAL TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
February 27 1995
TO NTDA Board of Directors
FROM Alan Parker, Washington Representative
Copy sent to Mrs. Loretta Avent: "Recommendations for Agenda for
Summit Meeting with the White House"
1. BACKGROUND Mrs. Avent hosted a series of meetings with Tribal leaders
on a regional basis this past year. All the recommendations were received by
White House Staff.
The establishment of the National Tribal Development Association was
primarily done so in order to establish a united voice for common Indian
interests in reservation economic development.
2. Infrastructure financing is considered a prerequisite to development of
reservation based economies. Whatever resources are available should be
requested by the tribal leaders.
Secretary Cisneros is important for infrastructure financing: HUD is playing a
vital role in Indian set asides. It is recommended that Secretary Cisneros be
asked to set aside time to meet with the tribal leaders on March 9th or 10th
3. "Tribal leaders should request the Clinton Administration's official support of
legislation that would remove restriction on tribal bonding authority so tribes
could use bond financing."
4. The Clinton Administration should make a special effort to work with Indian
tribes in the development of products that have an identity as Indian made.
Harold this is the
Speech.' He invited himself
to our meeting .
STATEMENT OF SENATOR JOHN McCAIN
CHAIRMAN, SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
APRIL 27, 1995
MEETING OF TRIBAL LEADERS
Independence Ballroom on Level 5B
Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel
1000 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
On November 8th, the American people sent a loud and clear message to
Congress that "business as usual" in the Federal government will not be
tolerated. At its core, that message is the same message I've been hearing from
Indian tribal leaders since I became a member of the Senate Indian Affairs
Committee.
In Administration after Administration, Indian Tribes have too often been
an after-thought. Federal programs have neglected your needs. Federal officials
have regulated you more than any other group of people. You have been left on
the sidelines of national debates that affect you. And you have steadily
experienced funding cut after cut, while other far less important national
priorities get funded. I have heard the message - Indian tribes today are no
longer willing to accept the "status quo". AND I TELL YOU TODAY,
NEITHER AM I!
You all know that profound poverty still exists in Indian Country. Today,
in 1995, unemployment rates among Indians continue to average about 3 times
the national average, and in some States, American Indians and Alaska Natives
are disproportionately represented as AFDC recipients. THAT STATUS QUO
IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!
You and your tribal staff know, first hand, the bureaucratic hurdles a Tribe
must go through to administer Federal funding. Many of you have felt the
heavy hand of that huge, burdensome BIA Manual. AGAIN, THAT STATUS
QUO IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!
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The New Majority in Congress has received the message of November
8th. We are setting out an ambitious agenda aimed at reducing the size and
reach of the Federal government. At the same time, the New Majority aims to
strengthen local governments. I intend to ensure that every step the Senate
takes to strengthen State and local governments also strengthens Native
American tribal governments.
I believe this agenda is consistent with the Federal-Indian policies that I
and other members of the Indian Affairs Committee have promoted for years.
I am convinced that the new Congress has the potential for offering a rare
opportunity for tribal governments to reshape how the Federal government deals
with you. With your help and guidance, I intend to take advantage of this new
opportunity to end "business as usual" in Indian Country. Let me now give you
a brief report on what I have done during the first "100 days" of this Congress:
FIRST, I HAVE BEGUN STEPS TO REORGANIZE THE BIA
ACCORDING TO TRIBAL RECOMMENDATIONS.
As many of you know, have made this a top priority. In a few days, I
intend to introduce legislation that will dramatically reorganize the BIA
according to the recommendations of the Tribal/BIA Joint Task Force on
Reorganization. The bill I will introduce will require the BIA to work with
Tribes in a joint effort to:
-repeal the voluminous BIA Manual;
-review existing BIA regulations, and
-reissue only those regulations that are absolutely necessary.
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continue to focus attention on the possible negative impact of gaming on
Reservation and surrounding communities. Regardless of what I, other
Senators, or hundreds of tribal leaders say about the positive impact of gaming
revenues in historically deprived Reservation communities, Indian gaming will
continue to be plagued by controversy. Therefore, in order to protect the
integrity of the Indian-run gaming operations and the important economic gains
to be had, I have introduced S. 487, along with Senator Inouye. It is a bill to
establish minimum, national standards to safeguard Indian gaming against
possible corruption. We will hold hearings on S. 487 in early summer.
In closing, let me just say that I know there are those among you who are
skeptical that real change will be made in the way the Federal government has
dealt with you. I understand your doubt, especially given the history that you,
and those tribal leaders before you, have endured. But while that history of
unfair dealing is painful, I will not shrink from the challenge of trying to seize
today's opportunities and making the most of them. I share your view that the
status quo is unacceptable.
Let us, together, shape a future in which mutual respect and fair dealing
are the rule, not the exception, in the Federal government's relationship with
each American Indian and Alaska Native tribal government.
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For too long, the BIA has hindered rather than helped Indian tribal
governments. Any reorganization plan must reflect the fact that the reason
for the BIA's existence is to assist, not control, Tribes. For that reason, I
believe Tribes should have the lead role in giving shape to a new BIA and in
setting its priorities. I invite each of you to join in that dialogue and provide us
with your comments. In the next week we will send the draft bill to each of you,
and soon thereafter conduct hearings to receive guidance from the Tribes.
I know that study after study has been conducted on the BIA and that time
and time again, changes have been recommended on the way in which the BIA
does business. I am determined to make one more attempt. But my friends, I
cannot accomplish this on my own. I will need your support. And I hope you
can encourage Secretary Babbitt to continue to lend his personal support to our
efforts. With the Administration's assistance, I believe that real change in the
BIA can and will happen in this Congress.
SECOND, I WAS PLEASED TO HELP STOP THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT FROM IMPOSING UNFUNDED MANDATES ON
TRIBES.
Public Law 104-4, the new unfunded mandates law, makes it far more
difficult for Congress to impose Federal requirements on other governments
without paying for them. I am proud to say that I and others succeeded in
making the new law provide Indian tribal governments the same protections it
gave State and local governments.
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THIRD, I AM WORKING TO RELIEVE TRIBES FROM THE
BURDEN OF EXCESSIVE FEDERAL REGULATION.
I have strongly supported the efforts of the new Majority to freeze the
issuance of new Federal regulations until significant regulatory reforms are
implemented that reduce the regulatory burden. Yet in one instance, I
concluded that new regulations were a good idea. So earlier this year I worked
hard to get the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs to adopt a provision
exempting from the freeze all regulations that are negotiated between the Tribes
and the BIA and Indian Health Service as required by the 1994 Amendments on
Self-Determination and Self-Governance. I did so because the purpose of these
new regulations is to increase tribal flexibility and to replace old regulations that
now burden Tribes.
FOURTH, I WILL, ONCE AGAIN, ATTEMPT TO GAIN PASSAGE
OF RESERVATION TAX INCENTIVES AND TRIBAL TAX RELIEF.
In the early 1990s, I attempted to pass bills that would have established
investment tax credits and enterprise zones to attract businesses to Indian
Reservations. Unfortunately, we did not succeed. Nor could I gain agreement
to expand tribal authority to issue tax-exempt bonds. But I will keep on trying.
I intend to introduce an "Omnibus Indian Tax Relief and Incentives" bill in
the near future that will provide similar incentives as well as clear authority for
tribal governments to offer tax-deferred annuity or pension plans to tribal
employees like other tax exempt employers and to participate in unemployment
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compensation programs on the same terms as do all other tax exempt or
government employers.
I will make every effort to include these provisions in the larger tax
measures the Senate will consider this year.
FIFTH, I'VE HEARD YOUR CONCERNS REGARDING
WELFARE REFORM AND WILL CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR
DIRECT FUNDING TO TRIBES.
As you know, the Committee held a hearing earlier this month to address
the concerns of tribal governments on the welfare reform proposals pending
before Congress. I have shared your concerns with the Chairman of the Senate
Finance Committee. I must tell you, however, that I am concerned that the
Administration, and particularly its Department of Health and Human Services,
has not formally embraced the concept of "direct Federal funding" to tribal
governments.
My Committee is working on legislative language we believe addresses
your concerns. Last week, I sent a letter to each of you to obtain your views on
language proposed by Congressmen Don Young and Bill Richardson. I look
forward to reading your responses.
FINALLY, THERE ARE SEVERAL MATTERS I WANT TO
MENTION IN PASSING. Last night I am proud to say the Senate passed two
of our bills by unanimous consent, S. 441, a bill to reauthorize the Indian Child
Protection and Abuse Prevention Act, and S. 349, a bill to reauthorize the
navajo-Hope Relocation Housing Commission. I am concerned that a third bill,
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S. 510, which would reauthorize ANA programs, has yet to pass on the Senate
floor. If this ANA bill does not soon pass both the Senate and House, the rules
of the House could automatically zero out all fiscal year 1996 appropriations for
ANA.
On Religious Freedom, I've received numerous requests in recent months
to introduce legislation for the protection of "sacred sites". Before doing so, it
was my intention to first consider the atmosphere in which I could successfully
introduce such legislation, the probability for support for enhanced regulatory
protections - and, in general, consider the likelihood that sacred sites bill would
pass in the 104th Congress. At this time, I believe that passage of such a bill is
unlikely and that introduction would be unwise. I am told the Interior
Department is preparing a proposed Executive Order that would address "sacred
sites protection." I support this approach because an Executive Order would
acknowledge the Department's commitment to careful land management and the
Federal government's responsibility to protect sacred sites on federal lands.
Secretary Babbitt and his staff know that the various Interior Bureaus, today,
already have the legal authority to issue intra-departmental guidelines on the
treatment of sacred sites. These existing authorities could be used by the
Interior Department to carefully consider, and perhaps prioritize, the treatment
of sacred sites.
FINALLY, LET ME SAY A WORD ABOUT INDIAN GAMING: We
all know that Indian gaming will continue to be closely monitored by various
Federal, State and local officials. We also know gaming opponents will
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Montana senator accused
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Conrad Burns, R-Mont has been
S.D.
accused of making derogatory remarks against American-Indians in front
of 1 group of Indian constituents from his hame state, as well as tribal,
members from South Dakota and Minnesota
The delegation was in the nation's capital to join a national conference
on child and family issues. They met for about 10-minutes in the senator's
office to talk about child welfare issues. The senator has denied making
racist comments.
The group met with other senstors, congressmen and staff members
who were courteous, according to Jim Cadwell of the Native American
Child and Family Resource Center in Pierre. S.D., but the visit with Sen.
Burns would leave a lasting impression on him he said
In a telephone interview with ICT, Mr. Cadwell said one of their det
egation began to state their reason for being in the senator's office, and
"that's when he started," Mr. Cadwell said.
Sen. Burns is allegedly said, "You Salish and Kootensi's don't need any
more money. You're under self-governance. And if you do, why don't you
fire those four million dollar lawyers and feed your children."
Senator Burns' comments were verified by others who attended the
meeting but requested anonymity because of fear of retribution.
ICT was told that other comments from the senstor included. you
people don't pay taxes or help out Why should we help you" Mr.
Cadwell said he mentioned to the senator that Indian people pay taxes,
"like everybody else in the country."
Another of the senstor's comments made reference to tribal sover-
eighty. Mr. Cadwell told ICT the senator said that he didn't believe in
"this state within a state crap."
Sen. Burns told ICT that he doesn't remember the meeting and that
if he made any remarks, "I didn't rucan to hurt anybody," he said
M am strong on education issues," Sen. Burns said, and added, "those
people can help themselves out with education I'm very supportive of
those programs"
Sen. Burns indicated he had never had any problems with people on
the reservations before. Responding to a question about interfering with
programs that benefit the reservations he said, "I have sponsored many
bills that helped them"
Mr. Cadwell is urging voters in Montana to consider the senators com-
ments. He said, "There is no room for this type of western mentality in
our current government."
Writing to the senator was also urged by Mr. Codwell
- David Melmer
Peggy Nagel scholarship established
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Hale wants to meet
directly with Clinton
By Villarie Tallman
from the 1800s, you see presidents
ing here at the White House.
Navels Natio Press Officer
meeting with leaders of Indian na-
One year later, what has
WINDOW MOCK Ariz, - Na-
tions. not their underlings," Hale
changed on your reservation?
vato Nation President Albert Hale
said. "We need 10 be meeting with
On the Navajo Nation there
has told Clinton Administration of-
decision-makers who will help carry
has been no direct impact - things
ficials that he is "Hred of meeting
out the agenda we set for our.
are still the same, we still have high
with agency officials" and wants to
selves."
unemployment and tremendous
meet with President Clinton and.
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needs for new roads, housing edu-
cabinet secretárics on a nation-to-na-
cring of more than 200 leaders of In-
cation and health care," he said
tion liasis.
dian Nations who attended the
The foundation of our govern-
White House Tribal Leaders meet-
"All this talk is getting - no-
where."
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ing which was 11 follow-up 10 Prest-
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McCain to fight
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