Created: Friday, November 6, 2009 1:15 a.m. CST
FONT SIZE:

Obama reverses U.S. course with Indians WA

By Associated Press Writer BEN FELLER (The Associated Press)
Comments (...)

WASHINGTON – President Obama assured American Indians on Thursday that they have a place in his White House and on his agenda, telling tribal leaders their marginalized community deserves more from its government.

Obama devoted part of his own time Thursday and even more of his administration’s attention toward renewing relations with American Indians. He opened a conference that drew leaders from 386 tribal nations – the first meeting of its kind in 15 years.

Comments

  Show / Hide Comments    

NWHerald.com Multimedia

Reader poll

Should illegal immigrant felony suspects face trial prior to deportation?
Yes
No
Depends on circumstances