Post by Curtis Kitto "MIKE" on Sept 4, 2008 18:59:00 GMT -5
Supporting Native American Communities
The Federal government has a special responsibility
to the people in Indian country and a
unique trust relationship with them, which has been
insufficiently honored. The social and economic
problems that plague Indian country have grown
worse over the last several decades, and we must
reverse that trend. Ineffective government programs
deprive Indians of the services they need, and longterm
failures threaten to undermine tribal sovereignty
itself.
Republicans believe that economic self-sufficiency
is the ultimate answer to the challenges in
Indian country and that tribal communities,
not Washington bureaucracies, are better situated
to craft local solutions. Federal — and State — regulations
that thwart job creation must be reconsidered
so that Tribal governments acting on Native
Americans’ behalf are not disadvantaged. The
Democratic Party’s repeated undermining of Tribal
sovereignty to advantage union bosses is especially
egregious.
Republicans reject a one-size-fits-all approach
to Federal-State-Tribal partnerships and will work
to expand local autonomy where tribal governments
seek it. Better partnerships will help us
to expand opportunity, deliver top-flight education
to future generations, modernize and improve the
Indian Health Service to make it more responsive
to local needs, and build essential infrastructure.
• 55 •
Native Americans must be empowered to develop
the rich natural resources on their lands without
undue federal interference.
Crime in Indian country, especially against
women, is a special problem demanding immediate
attention. Inadequate resources and neglect have
made Native Americans less safe and allowed
safe havens to develop in Indian country for
criminal narcotics enterprises. The government must
increase funding for Tribal officers and investigators,
FBI agents, prosecutors, and Tribal jails. The legal
system must provide stability and protect property
rights. Everyone’s civil rights must be safeguarded,
including the right to due process and freedom of
the press, with accountability for all government
officials.
We support efforts to ensure equitable participation
in federal programs by Native Americans,
including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, and
to preserve their culture and languages. We honor
the sacrifices of all Native Americans serving in the
military today and in years past and will ensure that
all veterans receive the care and respect they have
earned through their service to America.
READ the ENTIRE DOCUMENT:
www.gop.com/pdf/PlatformFINAL_WithCover.pdf
MIKE
Do not forget: Governor SARAH PALIN is married to an ALASKA ESKIMO NATIVE!!!!!
Todd Palin was born in Dillingham along the Nushagak River of Bristol Bay; one of his great(?)grandparents is of Yup’ik heritage. [Todd’s grandmother grew up in a traditional Yup’ik Eskimo house in Bristol Bay and accompanied Sarah in her race for governor as she sought support from ... www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/08/29/CAMPAIGN_PALIN_odds.html]
As a child, he moved to Wasilla, where he met Sarah first during high school.
The Federal government has a special responsibility
to the people in Indian country and a
unique trust relationship with them, which has been
insufficiently honored. The social and economic
problems that plague Indian country have grown
worse over the last several decades, and we must
reverse that trend. Ineffective government programs
deprive Indians of the services they need, and longterm
failures threaten to undermine tribal sovereignty
itself.
Republicans believe that economic self-sufficiency
is the ultimate answer to the challenges in
Indian country and that tribal communities,
not Washington bureaucracies, are better situated
to craft local solutions. Federal — and State — regulations
that thwart job creation must be reconsidered
so that Tribal governments acting on Native
Americans’ behalf are not disadvantaged. The
Democratic Party’s repeated undermining of Tribal
sovereignty to advantage union bosses is especially
egregious.
Republicans reject a one-size-fits-all approach
to Federal-State-Tribal partnerships and will work
to expand local autonomy where tribal governments
seek it. Better partnerships will help us
to expand opportunity, deliver top-flight education
to future generations, modernize and improve the
Indian Health Service to make it more responsive
to local needs, and build essential infrastructure.
• 55 •
Native Americans must be empowered to develop
the rich natural resources on their lands without
undue federal interference.
Crime in Indian country, especially against
women, is a special problem demanding immediate
attention. Inadequate resources and neglect have
made Native Americans less safe and allowed
safe havens to develop in Indian country for
criminal narcotics enterprises. The government must
increase funding for Tribal officers and investigators,
FBI agents, prosecutors, and Tribal jails. The legal
system must provide stability and protect property
rights. Everyone’s civil rights must be safeguarded,
including the right to due process and freedom of
the press, with accountability for all government
officials.
We support efforts to ensure equitable participation
in federal programs by Native Americans,
including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, and
to preserve their culture and languages. We honor
the sacrifices of all Native Americans serving in the
military today and in years past and will ensure that
all veterans receive the care and respect they have
earned through their service to America.
READ the ENTIRE DOCUMENT:
www.gop.com/pdf/PlatformFINAL_WithCover.pdf
MIKE
Do not forget: Governor SARAH PALIN is married to an ALASKA ESKIMO NATIVE!!!!!
Todd Palin was born in Dillingham along the Nushagak River of Bristol Bay; one of his great(?)grandparents is of Yup’ik heritage. [Todd’s grandmother grew up in a traditional Yup’ik Eskimo house in Bristol Bay and accompanied Sarah in her race for governor as she sought support from ... www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/08/29/CAMPAIGN_PALIN_odds.html]
As a child, he moved to Wasilla, where he met Sarah first during high school.