Interior Department Radio News Service |
3/4/2009:
Secretary Salazar Tells Indian Country Recovery Package Includes
Major Initiatives to Create Jobs, Stimulate Economic Activity |
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar,
speaking to the to the 111th Congress of American Indians Tribal
Nations Legislative Summit, today highlighted more than $2 billion
in President Obama’s economic recovery package to create jobs
and economic opportunity in Indian Country. |
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Topic: The Secretary
says close to a half billion of the money will come through Interior
Department Programs. (Text) |
:26 |
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Topic: Secretary
Salazar says that Indian country will play a key role and benefit
economically from the administration’s renewable energy development
plans. (Text) |
:33 |
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Topic: Secretary Salazar
pledges to make education a top priority. (Text) |
:32 |
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Topic: ecretary Salazar
commented on the ongoing Cobell litigation. (Text) |
:18 |
2/12/2009:
Secretary Salazar Pledges to Restore Trust, Strengthen Tribal Sovereignty,
Promote Sustainable Economic Development |
Secretary of
the Interior Ken Salazar met with the Senate Indian Affairs committee
on Capitol Hill on Thursday, February 12 to address the new administration’s
commitment to Native Americans. |
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Topic: Secretary Salazar
on the priority of Native American issues within the Obama Administration. (Text) |
:22 |
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Topic: Secretary
Salazar's comments on economic recovery plan's investments in Native
American communities. (Text) |
:23 |
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Topic: Secretary Salazar
on the need to bolster law enforcement in Indian Country: (Text) |
:17 |
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