Sen. Akaka announces members of Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Monday, February 7, 2011
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Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) announced the membership of the
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
in the 112th Congress.
Akaka will serve as chairman.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) will serve as vice chairman.
Joining the pair on the Democratic side are:
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington);
Sen. Kent Conrad (D-North Dakota);
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minnesota);
Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HawaiI); Sen. Tim Johnson (D-South Dakota);
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Montana), and
Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico).
On the Republican side, the members are:
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho);
Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota);
Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Nebraska);
Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) and
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska).
“Our native communities face problems that are serious, severe, and sometimes chronic,” Akaka said in a press release. “I intend to continue the long tradition of working together on this committee in a bipartisan manner to find solutions that will improve the lives and strengthen the futures of America’s native people. I look forward to working with Vice-Chairman Barrasso and all the committee members on these unique and complex issues.”
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