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First Americans

catbyte

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6. speed up the federal recognition process for tribes to take advantage of programs

Reply to OmahaBlueDog (Original post)

Thu Nov 15, 2012, 09:35 PM

Nov 2012

only federally recognized tribes can access. Tell the Redskins to change their name because it's our ni**er and a fucking insult. Actually, he has kept his promises from 2008 and he has our overwhelming support. He's done much more than past presidents.

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If you could ask President Obama to do something for Native Americans, what would it be? [View all] OmahaBlueDog Nov 2012 OP

Guaranteed health coverage and Financial aid for Education orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #1

Yep I think that is a good idea. Help them to help themselves. They are a strong southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #3

Help in getting through this winter! raging moderate Nov 2012 #2

Return all the land illegal aliens from Europe stole from us. nt jody Nov 2012 #4

Cheap loans for tribal casinos. pscot Nov 2012 #5

speed up the federal recognition process for tribes to take advantage of programs catbyte Nov 2012 #6

And while they're at it.... lbrtbell Nov 2012 #7

Really? mlr Jan 2013 #16

"What is the Native American name for the continent of America"? Which tribe or language? uppityperson Jan 2013 #17

Protect their water from pollution. no_hypocrisy Nov 2012 #8

Start by RegieRocker Nov 2012 #9

The two things that jump to mind Broken_Hero Nov 2012 #10

+1 JoeyT Nov 2012 #11

Mr President tama Nov 2012 #12

My wish is personal because I have a grandson in drug treatment right now - hooked on methadone. jwirr Nov 2012 #13

Give back all the land we stole from them. n/t RebelOne Jan 2013 #14

Dear President Obama: OmahaBlueDog Jan 2013 #15

Thrust First Nations Elders.... Anonymousecoview Apr 2013 #18