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Health changes may hurt some Ind. Native Americans

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:27:19 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - For Allen Dunnagan and other members of the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, changes under the federal health care overhaul amount to another slight, if not a slap in the face.

Health law may penalize some Illinois Indians

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:06:12 -0400

CHICAGO - Some Native Americans in Illinois may have to pay a fine if they're uninsured under the nation's health care law, even if they're entitled to free or subsidized health care under other federal obligations.

AP Exclusive: Health reforms penalize some Indians

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:44:43 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that covers all her medical needs.

Health care law changes could affect Okla. tribes

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:13 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Some Native Americans could be forced to pay a fine or buy their own health insurance under changes enacted in the federal health care overhaul.

2 more charged in Navajo slush fund case

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:19:04 -0400

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona - A Navajo Nation lawmaker and a tribal employee are facing criminal charges stemming from an investigation of the Tribal Council's use of discretionary funds.

Power plant operator objects to changes in lease

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:49:22 -0400

PHOENIX - The owners of a northern Arizona coal plant that sends water to the state's biggest cities has objected to changes made by the Navajo Nation in approving a lease extension.

5 accused of diverting stimulus money for tribe

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:02:25 -0400

GREAT FALLS, Montana - A Chippewa Cree tribal leader, a former state lawmaker and three others used a fake billing system and a shell company to pocket hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal stimulus aid meant for the Montana tribe, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

Chief group wants to resurrect mascot at U of I

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:49:12 -0400

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois - A group of University of Illinois graduates who in the past portrayed Chief Illiniwek is pitching a plan to bring back the former mascot. But the top official at the school says she won't back the idea, and the leader of the tribe that would need to agree says that means he can't support it, either.

ND lawmakers votes to close oil industry loophole

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:22:11 -0400

BISMARCK, North Dakota - The North Dakota Legislature voted Friday to close a tax loophole used by the oil industry that the Tax Department says is costing the state $50 million each year.

ND House rejects oil tax restructuring measure

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:07:20 -0400

BISMARCK, North Dakota - North Dakota's House rejected a measure Wednesday aimed at closing an exemption enjoyed by oil companies in exchange for lower tax rates.

Vote to revoke Indian cultural center delayed

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:47:15 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - The state Building Commission agreed Wednesday to delay voting on rescinding a $250,000 grant to help create a Native American cultural center after the Republican lawmaker pushing for it said he was hopeful a compromise could be reached on walleye spearfishing limits.

American Indians will meet to honor Chief Pontiac

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:58:13 -0400

DETROIT - American Indians from across the Midwest are expected to gather in Lincoln Park this week to commemorate a gathering of their tribes 250 years ago led by Chief Pontiac.

Seattle mayor, tribal leaders oppose coal trains

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:52:10 -0400

SEATTLE - Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and other city and tribal leaders have formed a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports in the region.

APNewsBreak: Feds halt funding for $361M pipeline

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:53:41 -0400

BOX ELDER, Montana - Federal officials temporarily stopped funding a $361 million water pipeline for a Native American reservation in Montana after learning that millions of project dollars were missing and a Chippewa Cree leader in charge of the project steered federal dollars to a company he owns.