We are playing a very important role in the design of the 2010 Census. As a census test site, we are setting the standard for how the Census Bureau counts American Indians all over the United States.
When Gale Norton agreed to the trust reform work group we bought into it; that's where they defined trust. The only thing Interior wanted in trust was the responsibility for land, and if you watch the budget that is what they are doing.
What are they going to do? Lay off some teachers or a couple of counselors?
I don't think Indians were on her agenda. She delegated too much authority away to people who were detrimental to Indians.
The tribe is looking forward to strengthening our families, our communities and our partnerships as we implement our Tribal Ventures 10-Year Poverty Reduction Plan.