Millions in Funding Going to Non-Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2012
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2012
2012-05-15
by KEN BLACK
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- While the federal government only recognizes 566 Indian tribes, another approximately 400 claim to be in existence and some of those even receive federal funding, the Government Accountability Office revealed.
In a report titled, "Indian Issues: Federal Funding for Non-Federally Recognized Tribes" (Report No. GAO-12-348) the GAO said 26 non-federally recognized tribes received funding from 2007 to 2010. The monetary value of those awards amounted to more than . . .
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WASHINGTON, May 15 -- While the federal government only recognizes 566 Indian tribes, another approximately 400 claim to be in existence and some of those even receive federal funding, the Government Accountability Office revealed.
In a report titled, "Indian Issues: Federal Funding for Non-Federally Recognized Tribes" (Report No. GAO-12-348) the GAO said 26 non-federally recognized tribes received funding from 2007 to 2010. The monetary value of those awards amounted to more than . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com