Enactment of major Indian legislation *

USA - February 8 2011
Many significant bills affecting Indian tribes and their members were enacted in the 111th Congress.

Co-authors: Alicia M. Sylvester, Brian Gunn, Kevin J. Wadzinski.

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Extending income tax cuts first enacted in 2001 and 2003 *

USA - February 8 2011
On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-312), a $858 billion tax package negotiated by the President and Republicans.

Co-authors: Alicia M. Sylvester, Brian Gunn, Kevin J. Wadzinski.

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Questions from the Tribal Business Journal for incoming HCNR Chairman Doc Hastings *

USA - February 8 2011
First, congratulations to you and the incoming Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

Co-authors: Alicia M. Sylvester, Brian Gunn, Kevin J. Wadzinski.

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U.S. Department of Energy establishes Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs *

USA - February 8 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs to effectively engage American Indian tribal governments in energy development on tribal lands.

Co-authors: Alicia M. Sylvester, Brian Gunn, Kevin J. Wadzinski.

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Hastings re-establishes new “Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee” *

USA - February 8 2011
Incoming Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) has re-established the “Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs,” to handle Native American issues.

Co-authors: Alicia M. Sylvester, Brian Gunn, Kevin J. Wadzinski.

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