http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics RSS Feed for ICT - Politics en-us Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z en-us http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/86596492.html WASHINGTON – When Paula Hart, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, was 13 years old, her father told her he wanted one of his 14 children to become a lawyer and one to work for the BIA. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/86596492.html 2010-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/86598722.html WASHINGTON – Indian leaders are increasingly weighing in on President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for 2011. A general sense of satisfaction is in the air – especially given an overall federal focus to clamp down on spending – although desired areas for improvement are becoming clear. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/86598722.html 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/85244722.html LAS VEGAS – Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke says the Obama administration supports a new round of jobs-based recovery funds for Indian country. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:24:47 GMT http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/85244722.html 2010-02-24T21:24:47Z http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/84776317.html WASHINGTON – When Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., announced his retirement Feb. 11, he became part of a growing chorus of congressional exits and changes that have consequences for Indian country. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/84776317.html 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z