Back in March, Deb Haaland was voted in as Interior Secretary, making her the first Native American in U.S. history to serve in a president's Cabinet. Now, 6 months in, Haaland discusses the progress of her federal agency.
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Biden Administration Invests Additional $1.8 Billion in Funding to Combat COVID-19 in Indian Country
“This investment from the American Rescue Plan will strengthen the public health workforce in Indian Country, support mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment, continue efforts to detect and treat COVID-19, and meet facility and equipment needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Elizabeth Fowler, IHS acting director.
The Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes (RESPECT) Act would repeal 11 discriminatory federal laws for Natives.
Originally Published on December 18th 2020. Update: Deb Haaland confirmed, Senate votes 51-40 to confirm her as interior secretary.
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