Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Press Release February 13, 2009–Recovery and Reinvestment Package Includes Major Push to Create Jobs, Economic Opportunity in Indian Country
Authors: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Publication Year: 2009
Last Updated: 2010-09-09 14:02:10
Journal: NA
Keywords: ARRA, american recovery and re-investment act, SCIA, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Short Abstract:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act approved by Congress Friday includes approximately $2.5 billion to create jobs and economic opportunity in Indian Country. Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Byron Dorgan (D-ND), who proposed including initiatives for Indian Country in the package, said the legislation represents “a long over-due and urgently needed investment in Indian Country. Indian reservations have faced 50% unemployment rates and double digit poverty rates for decades. These initiatives are targeted to help create jobs in the short term where they are most in need. In addition, the initiatives will also help promote long term economic opportunity and activity.”
Abstract:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act approved by Congress Friday includes approximately $2.5 billion to create jobs and economic opportunity in Indian Country. Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Byron Dorgan (D-ND), who proposed including initiatives for Indian Country in the package, said the legislation represents “a long over-due and urgently needed investment in Indian Country. Indian reservations have faced 50% unemployment rates and double digit poverty rates for decades. These initiatives are targeted to help create jobs in the short term where they are most in need. In addition, the initiatives will also help promote long term economic opportunity and activity.”
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