Posted on 11/09/2006 11:31:54 AM PST by Tulsa Ramjet
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) -- The newly re-elected president of the Navajo Nation said he hopes that the Democrats' takeover of Congress will help the nation's largest American Indian reservation, saying it was hard to win federal money from Republicans.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, the day after the Navajo general election, Joe Shirley Jr.'s thoughts were partly on how the political shift in Washington will translate into federal action on his reservation, which is home to about 300,000 people in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
"We're going to have a lot more friends in Washington," said Shirley, a Democrat. "I'm very much looking forward to continuing on with my quest as president and for more funding for our hospitals, for our schools, for our social services, for our health services, for the different things we get help with (from) the federal government."
Shirley compared working with a Republican-controlled House to "trying to get blood out of a turnip."
By treaty, the Navajos are a sovereign nation with their own government and laws. Like other American Indian tribes, they receive money from the federal government for social services, schools and infrastructure.
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Why do they need MY money? Can't they open a casino or tobbacco enterprise like other tribes?...........
Will we have the most ethical congress in history as the clintoon presidency?
Because we don't give campaign money to no stinkin cowboy Republicans ... "it was hard to win federal money from Republicans."
"we do EXPECT US taxpayers to pay big bucks to us though..."
But WE DO!!! to the tune of 100 million dollars in slots, each and every year! Hi yi yi yi yi yi yi, Hi yi yi yi yi yi,(cups hand over mouth) woo woo woo woo.
We do not have a casino or a smoke shop. Government money is a part of the budget.Income comes from small business tax, a coal mine and power plant funds.
My Wampum ?
Suuuure they'll help. Just "donate" a few hundred thousand again and they'll get right onto your issues. Really!
There is a glimmer of hope. Chief Ellis of the Creek Nation reiterated recently that it was his mission as chief to turn gambling into the second source of funds under traditional business revenue. Who knows. All the power to them. I wish they would get away from the tobacco out of health concerns.
Well, yes, it was hard for them to get money after Abramoff was arrested.....
Now since Nancy has said that the dems must cut spending, wonder where this money will come from? Military maybe? Two birds with one stone, support their give-aways and trash the Military they despise for making the US so great in the world.
I assume since you're here, you're a conservative. Doesn't it sound to you that the arrangement you mention is a bit odd?
Who's "we" sucka?
(Clint: Me, smith and wesson.)
Here we go. Be prepared to hand over your wallets to the rats.
They can sell Indian Handicrafts (made in China!) to stupid yankee touristas just like we do in Florida!.......
Shirley is an idiot. I was hoping Lynda Lovejoy would pull this one out. Unfortunately, she is anti-casino and the Navajos are about to get into the casino business. Nepotism rules on the reservation and it's hard to get rid of the "good old boys."
We = navajos
"Well, yes, it was hard for them to get money after Abramoff was arrested....."
Abramoff played the indians like a diseased blanket. Indian nations in general need to get better business talent to ward off carpet baggers like him.
Oh by the way, if you are 'truly' an Okie, you have some indian blood in you. Otherwise you are an european occupier.
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