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Have A Senior Native American Policy Adviser |
"I'll appoint an American Indian policy adviser to my senior White House staff to work with tribes. I'll host an annual summit at the White House with tribal leaders to come up with an agenda that works for tribal communities."
-- Crow Agency, Mont.
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JUNE 15, 2009
Kim Teehee Named Indian Policy Adviser
Obama appointed Kimberly Teehee to be senior policy adviser for Native American affairs. Teehee has been a senior adviser to Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Mich., co-chair of the House Native American Caucus, since 1998. |
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FEBRUARY 20, 2009
Administration Vetting Candidate For Advisory Post
Native American Rights Fund attorney Heather Kendall-Miller is on the White House's short list to fill the American Indian policy adviser position. |
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FEBRUARY 10, 2009
First Lady Indicates Appointment Is Coming Soon
During a visit to the Interior Department on Feb. 9, Michelle Obama said her husband was preparing to appoint a policy advisor to work with Native American tribes. An aide said the appointment likely would come "in the next few weeks." |
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NOVEMBER 20, 2008
Obama Appoints Six Native Americans To Transition Team
Obama has named six Native Americans, including three former Native American Rights Fund attorneys, to his Interior, health, justice and agriculture advisory teams. |
