The Under Secretary of the Interior John C. Whitaker's Press Conference on Indian Affairs, 1970-07-08
Item — Box: 67, Folder: 10
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0002
The text describes the need for seven key bills relating to Indian affairs to be passed by Congress, in order to enable self-determination for American Indians. The bills would upgrade the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to the level of Assistant Secretary, create a Trust Counsel Authority, enable tribes to assume control of services provided by the BIA, provide financing for economic development on reservations, and direct Johnson-O'Malley funds to Indian Tribes.
Dates
- 1970-07-08
Extent
3 pages
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
General
Economics and Public Finance; Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans; Government Operations and Politics
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository