Dorgan and Murkowski bring Indian health issues to Senate floor
Tue, January 22, 2008
Posted in Alaska News, Top Stories
A bill to modernize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act was debated on the U.S. Senate floor today. The law has not been updated in nearly 16 years — despite several attempts. Prior revisions faltered due to disputes over Native health policies and the failure of Congressional leaders to make reauthorization a priority. Disagreements continue over how to modify Native health policies. But Senate Indian Affairs chairman Byron Dorgan (D-ND) says it’s past time to move forward and carry out the nation’s trust responsibility for Native health care.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
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