Fw: FW: Native language bill passes!

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From: KENNETHA GREENWOOD 
To: Brent 
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 1:39 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: Native language bill passes!


All:

Congratulations!  A bill strongly supported by ... all of Indian country passed the Senate last night at approximately 8:30 pm and goes to President Bush for his signature, which all expect.  The bill passed the House on a bi-partisan basis in the last two months.  This legislation would open the door to more Native languages immersion and restoration grants by the federal Administration for Native Americans (ANA).  The National Indian Education Association has sought Native languages legislation for 14 years!

.... support of this effort was particularly important in the last few days as Senator Coburn raised concerns about the bill.  After a meeting two days ago, Senator Coburn lifted his hold on the bill and became an advocate for it to other Senators who were concerned about it and could have killed it.  The successes of the ... (various indigenous) Nation's language programs and the excitement they have created among ... (them) were a significant part of the lobbying effort.  

Debbie Ho from Ietan Consulting did a remarkable job leading the lobbying effort on this bill on behalf of the NIEA and our tribal clients.  


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