Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2824 To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in the March 3, 2007, Cherokee Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.

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2011-08-18T01:00:00Z

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ACORN IV: Obama, ACORN, Citizenâ€™s Services Inc: False FEC Filings ...

2008-10-30T20:00:00Z

Watsonâ€™s bill H.R.2824 key objective is to force the Cherokee Nation into giving citizenship to the freedman whose ancestors did not appear on the Dawes Rolls. If this is not done the bill would stop funding to the Cherokee Nation. ...

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Tim Giago: Voting for Deeds over Promises

2008-10-18T20:00:00Z

Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has weighed in on the side of the Cherokees by publicly opposing my legislation, H.R. 2824, which suspends U.S. relations with the Cherokees until the rights of Freedmen are restored. ...

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Freedmen: Julian Bond and NAACP SUPPORTS Severance of US ...

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NAACP strongly supports HR 2824, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dianne Watson (CA) and 11 of her Congressional colleagues requiring that the United States government sever all ties with the ...

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Freedmen: Julian Bond and NAACP SUPPORTS Severance of US â€¦

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NAACP strongly supports HR 2824, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dianne Watson ( CA ) and 11 of her Congressional colleagues requiring that the United States government sever all ties with the â€¦ ...

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hr 1424 - Fr #3

2008-09-30T20:00:00Z

has weighed in on the side of the Cherokees by publicly opposing my legislation, HR 2824, which suspends US relations with the Cherokees until the rights of Freedmen are restored. Sen. Obama also takes exception to a recent . ...

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hr 1424 - mencari lailatul qadar

2008-09-30T20:00:00Z

has weighed in on the side of the cherokees by publicly opposing my legislation, hr 2824, which suspends us relations with the cherokees until the rights of freedmen are restored. sen. obama also takes exception to a recent . ...

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hr 1424 - Malam Lailatul Qadar - Malam Seribu Bulan

2008-09-30T20:00:00Z

Watson Bill, HR 2824, only compounds the injustice

2008-08-16T20:00:00Z

As readers of this journal know, I have spoken out firmly against the banishment of the Freedmen from Cherokee citizenship, and I believe that racism had a heavy hand in passing that measure last March. But HR 2824, Congresswoman Diane ...

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Native Americans Against Obama-These Are The Facesâ€¦.

2008-08-10T20:00:00Z

Watsonâ€™s bill HR2824 key objective is to force the Cherokee Nation into giving citizenship to the freedman whose ancestors did not appear on the Dawes Rolls. If this is not done the bill would stop funding to the Cherokee Nation. ...

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ORIGINAL PECHANGA, THE CREEK FREEDMEN/WOMEN AND JOHN CORNSILK ...

2008-08-08T20:00:00Z

Barack Obama to reconsider his stand on non Congressional intervention in the disenrollment of 2800 Black Cherokee Freedmen/Women, requesting that he support the Congressional Bills (HR 2824 and HR 2786 [NAHASDA]) (and the Congressional ...

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THE FREEDMEN/WOMEN AND THE CHEROKEE NATION: CONCLUSION Â« BEAUTIFUL ...

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

Neither a Treaty nor the 13th Amendment makes them Cherokee

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

I hope that Diane Watson and the Congressional Black Caucus takes note and stops trying to terminate the Cherokee Nation with HR 2824 because the tribe will not recognize non-Indians as citizens. Barack Obama has said that Congress ...

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Emotions Flare During NAJA Panel

2008-07-24T20:00:00Z

Because a solution has yet to be found, Congress is considering cutting funding to the Cherokee Nation through legislation called HR 2824. Chief Smith played a nine-minute video explaining that the funding cut would negatively affect ...

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CAN'T SIT HERE ~ "RACISM" IN THE CHEROKEE NATION!!!

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

Garcia left no doubt NCAI will oppose the dismantling of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma proposed in Watson's bill, HR 2824 in the House. Also on June 26, a key member of the Congressional Black Caucus and outspoken foe of the freedmen ...

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entry for july 14, 2008

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

hr 2824 was introduced june 21, 2007 by congresswoman diane watson. this bill proposes "to sever the united states' government relations with the cherokee nation" because of the tribe's recent constitutional amendment to limit ...

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King: Race, Affiliation, and Sovereignty â€˜08

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Supported by 35 members of the CBC, HR 2824 was a reaction to Cherokee freedmenâ€™s appeals to US lawmakers to weigh in on their removal from the Cherokee tribal roll. This new conflict over tribal sovereignty and what it means to be part ...

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Race, Affiliation & Sovereignty â€˜08: The Future of Indian Country

2008-06-18T20:00:00Z

HR 2824, a bill that seeks to â€˜sever United Statesâ€™ government relations with the Cherokee Nationâ€™, until full tribal citizenship is restored to Cherokee Freedmen was introduced in 2007. Supported by 35 members of the Congressional ...

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Rep. Watson: Speech at Freedmen conference

2008-06-10T20:00:00Z

Rep. Diane Watson (D-California) spoke at the Descendants of Freedmen Association 5th Annual Conference in Oklahoma on June 7. Watson is sponsoring HR2824, a bill to cut federal funds to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until the tribe ...

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obama tackles tough issues

2008-05-22T20:00:00Z

watson's bill, hr 2824 in the house of representatives, would penalize the cherokee nation of oklahoma for trying to expel its freedmen, tribal citizen descendants of slaves and free blacks who lived among the cherokee before, ...

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obama and hr 2824

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

senator barack obama (d-il) has stated his opposition to hr 2824, an attempt by his fellow congressional black caucus member rep. diane watson (d-ca) to sever government-to-government relations with the cherokee nation of (it's *in*, ...

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Native News from PECHANGA.net

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

OP/ED: Obama Upholds Rights of Cherokees, All Native American Tribes (WASHINGTON, DC) -- Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) has stated his opposition to HR 2824, an attempt by his fellow Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. ...

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Obama Upholds Rights of Cherokees, All Native American Tribes

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

HR 2824, an attempt by his fellow Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Diane Watson (D-CA) to sever ... Black Caucus stated that "members of the CBC will not support, and will actively oppose ...

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More nonsense

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

has weighed in on the side of the Cherokees by publicly opposing my legislation (he's running for president, and looking for votes, smart move on his part), HR 2824, which suspends US relations with the Cherokees until the rights of ...

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congressional black caucus adds amendments to indian bills to cut ...

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

hr2824 title: to sever united states' government relations with the cherokee nation of oklahoma until such time as the cherokee nation of oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the cherokee freedmen disenfranchised in the march 3, ...

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Rep. Watson: Obama wrong on Cherokee Freedmen

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

... a clear understanding of the issue, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has weighed in on the side of the Cherokees by publicly opposing my legislation, HR 2824, which suspends US relations with the Cherokees until the rights of Freedmen are...

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Obama Answers Call to Weigh in on CBC, Cherokee Nation Controversy

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

By not offering his support to the controversial H.R. 2824 legislation promoted by the CBC, Senator Obama will undoubtedly be met with unrest by those that side with the Cherokee Freedmen. However, his indication of empathy of the ...

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Are Blacks Being Victimized Twice by the Cherokee?

2008-05-10T20:00:00Z

Watson (D-CA) introduced House bill HR 2824 which calls on Congress â€œTo sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship ...

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Opinion: Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Demo Traitor: Turned Repug

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

Members of the House introduced H.R. 2824, a bill to terminate the Cherokee Nation and eliminate nearly $300 million of funding, and related amendments to zero out federal funding to tribal citizens in all appropriations areas, ...

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Obama Reconciles CBC Membership with Tribal Sovereignty Support by ...

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

By not offering his support to the controversial HR 2824 legislation promoted by the CBC, Senator Obama will undoubtedly be met with unrest by those that side with the Cherokee Freedmen. However, his indication of empathy of the ...

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Obama okays Civil Rights Violations.

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) has stated his opposition to HR 2824, an attempt by his fellow Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Diane Watson (D-CA) (Who supports HILLARY! Surprise!) to sever government-to-government relations with the ...

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Ben Nighthorse Campbell on the Cherokee Nation

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

Members of the House introduced HR 2824, a bill to terminate the Cherokee Nation and eliminate nearly $300 million of funding, and related amendments to zero out federal funding to tribal citizens in all appropriations areas, ...

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The First Americans matter to Barack Obama Â« Audacity

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

Asked to clearly state his position on H.R. 2824, Representative Diane Watsonâ€™s bill to â€œâ€¦sever United Statesâ€™ government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahomaâ€¦â€* Obamaâ€™s campaign issued the following statement: .

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obama upholds rights of cherokees, all native american tribes

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

kantor video

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

... tribal governments to determine their own membership.asked to clearly state his opinion on hr 2824, obamaâ€™s campaign issued the following communication:â€*tribal sovereignty must intermediate that the village to resolve inter-tribal ...

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Obama Supports Tribal Sovereignty, Opposes Government Interference

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) has stated his opposition to HR 2824, an attempt by his fellow Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Diane Watson (D-CA) to sever government-to-government relations with the Cherokee... read more.

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Obama on Native Tribal Sovereignty, the Freedmen, & NAHASDA

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

Asked to clearly state his position on HR 2824, Obamaâ€™s campaign issued the following statement:. "Tribal sovereignty must mean that the place to resolve inter-tribal disputes is the tribe itself. Our nation has learned with tragic ...

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Obama Supports Tribal Sovereignty, Opposes Government Interference ...

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

History of cinco de mayo

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

... potentially support cbc efforts to undermine the rights of tribal governments to determine their own membership.asked to apparently state his position on hr 2824, obamaâ€™s electioneer issued the following statement:â€*tribal leadership ...

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Call to Action: Cherokee Nations Need Our Help: Termination Bill ...

2008-04-25T20:00:00Z

In addition to Cherokee Nation District Court, these issues are being litigated in US District and Appellate Courts in Washington, DC Beyond the tribal court reinstatement, the Nation is committed to keeping the Freedmen descendants as ...

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[Dems2008] Re: Obama & CBC threaten Indian Nations

2008-04-20T20:00:00Z

[edit]Introduction of Bill HR 2824 On June 21, 2007, US Rep. Diane Watson (D-California), one of the 25 Congressional Black Caucus members who signed a letter asking the BIA to investigate the Freedmen situation, introduced HR 2824. ...

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2008-04-19T20:00:00Z

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Cheyfitz: The historical irony of HR 2824 : ICT [2007/08/10]

2008-03-14T20:00:00Z

Cheyfitz: The historical irony of HR 2824 : ICT [2007/08/10]

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HR 2824 - [Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Severed Ties Act] - US ...

2008-03-14T20:00:00Z

HR 2824 - [Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Severed Ties Act] - US House Bill.

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Where do i go to find out about native american benefits or

2008-02-28T19:00:00Z

... food and maintains a traditionalist's lifestyle.) And it may not matter if you can prove connections to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma because the US Congress wants to "disband" the nation. Tell Congress to vote No on HR 2824.

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NAMAPAHH First People's Radio: 2-28-08: Artist-Musician-Poet ...

2008-02-26T19:00:00Z

HR 2824 was introduced June 21, 2007 by Congresswoman Diane Watson. This bill proposes "to sever the United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation". "Sovereignty cannot be bartered for reparations". tp ...

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Congresswoman takes heroic freedmen stance

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Cherokee Nation Chief Chad Smith and his supporters denounced HR 2824 by US Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif. The bill is designed to strip federal funding from the tribe if it denationalizes Cherokee freedmen citizens. Read More.

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Watson Bill violates Cherokee Human Rights

2008-02-22T19:00:00Z

MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK - Congresswoman takes heroic ...

2008-02-22T19:00:00Z

MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK - Congresswoman takes heroic freedmen stance: "Cherokee Nation Chief Chad Smith and his supporters denounced HR 2824 by US Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif. The bill is designed to strip federal funding from ...

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Join Longest Walk? 1978-2008

2008-02-21T19:00:00Z

Cherokee Nation Being Threatened Repost Please

2008-02-18T19:00:00Z

For more information regarding this Termination bill as well as how to send a letter to Congress to protest HR 2824, please check out the following locations: Send a Letter to Congress (HR 2824 Info) http://www.cherokeevoice.org/ ...

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Cherokee Grassroots Center - Call to Action: Termination Bill HR 2824!

2008-02-18T19:00:00Z

Please write your elected officials! If you have already sent a letterâ€¦this is a new version of a letter opposing the Termination of the Cherokee Nation and is now ready to go to your Senators. Submitted by Lauren Stone to US Politics ...

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2008-02-10T19:00:00Z

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LLTC BMP: POL 225 - Treaty Law and Tribal Sovereignty [Government ...

2008-02-06T19:00:00Z

This bill, H.R. 2824 (before the 110th Congress, also known as the â€œWatson Billâ€*) was sponsored by Rep. Diane Watson [D-CA]. It beginsâ€¦ â€œTo sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such ti

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2008-02-05T19:00:00Z

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2008-02-01T19:00:00Z

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2008-01-30T19:00:00Z

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2008-01-29T19:00:00Z

HR 2824

2008-01-27T19:00:00Z

Unfortunately, some are doing just that with HR 2824 and other Congressional actions like amendments to reauthorization and appropriations bills, which target the Cherokee Nation because of a citizenship issue that is currently being ...

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Reality Sandwich | Tribal Termination

2008-01-23T19:00:00Z

read the bill in full here: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.R.2824: "SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In the 1830s, members of the Cherokee Nation were removed from their lands in the southeastern ...

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2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

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Michael garcia oklahoma shelly luke

2008-01-05T19:00:00Z

Fineberg, Michael Garcia, Danny of Oklahoma With Introduction of HR 2824 Legislation by Shelley Bluejay Pierce Questions about tribal sovereignty and who can be a registered citizen of Mackinac. Elder Shelley Ritchie Rev. ...

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HR 2824 Seeks To Punish The Cherokee Nation

2007-12-14T19:00:00Z

HR 2824: To sever United Statesâ€™ government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma To sever United Statesâ€™ government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such... That's not all, read on!

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CHEROKEE NATION NEWS RELEASE

2007-12-13T19:00:00Z

OTTAWA, Canada â€“ Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith thanked the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) for unanimously passing a resolution yesterday to "denounce" and "object to" HR 2824, a US House bill that retaliates against t

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CHEROKEE NATION NEWS RELEASE

2007-12-13T19:00:00Z

The AFN unanimously passed a resolution denouncing and objecting to HR 2824, a US House bill that calls for the termination of US-Cherokee Nation relations. The bill would cut nearly $300 million in federal funding for crucial social ...

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Assembly of First Nations Denounces Termination Bill

2007-12-12T19:00:00Z

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith thanked the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) for unanimously passing a resolution yesterday to "denounce" and "object to" HR 2824, a US House bill that retaliates against the Cherokee people for

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Cherokee Nation to be terminated as Federally Recognized tribe?

2007-12-08T19:00:00Z

Some members of Congress are even going so far as attempting to terminate the existence of the Cherokee Nation as a federally recognized Indian Nation under Bill HR 2824. Read the full article and over 2000 other articles about native ...

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SAVE the Cherokee Nation's Federal Status!

2007-12-02T19:00:00Z

SAVE the Cherokee Nation's Federal Status!

2007-11-29T19:00:00Z

Call to Action: Termination Bill HR 2824!

2007-11-29T19:00:00Z

For more information on how to send a letter to Congress to protest HR 2824: http://capwiz.com/cherokee/home/ Submitted by Ricky Standing Bear to US Politics & Gov't | Note-it! | Add a Comment.

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On second thought â€¦.ugh maybe Wahoo ainâ€™t so bad after all

2007-11-23T19:00:00Z

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith praised the National Congress of American Indians for unanimously passing a resolution opposing HR 2824, a US House bill that retaliates against the Cherokee people for voting to limit ...

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Native News from PECHANGA.net

2007-11-22T19:00:00Z

Group opposes Cherokee termination measure (DENVER) -- Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith praised the National Congress of American Indians for unanimously passing a resolution opposing HR 2824, a US House bill that retaliates ...

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Group opposes Cherokee termination measure

2007-11-21T19:00:00Z

Muskogee Daily Phoenix - Muskogee,OK,USA Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith praised the National Congress of American Indians for unanimously passing a resolution opposing HR 2824, â€¦ ...

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Group opposes Cherokee termination measure

2007-11-21T19:00:00Z

Late breaking news

2007-11-21T19:00:00Z

Did LA COUNTY PAY FOR VOTES III

2007-11-20T00:28:47Z

As you may know by now, Ron Adrade, a member of the Native American Caucus Executive Board sent out an email where he stated "We" ... coming to the meeting to support the Watson Bill H.R.2824 that will terminate all federa

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Nation

2007-11-15T19:00:00Z

Nation Of Islam Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith praised the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) for unanimously passing a resolution opposing HR 2824, a US House bill that retaliates against the Cherokee people for ...

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Cherokee Termination Bill Opposed by National Congress of American ...

2007-11-15T19:00:00Z

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith praised the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) for unanimously passing a resolution opposing HR 2824, a US House bill that retaliates against the Cherokee people for voting to limit ...

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WILL LA COUNTY PAY FOR YOUR VOTE?

2007-11-15T19:00:00Z

They are also coming to the meeting to support the Watson Bill> HR2824 that will terminate all federal services to the Cherokee> Nation. > > > WE NEED YOU SUPPORT AND VOTE AT THE MEETING. > > You must be a registered Democrat to be a .

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Cherokee At Large Voters League Newsletter 11-14-07

2007-11-15T10:24:20Z

was asked to pass this on: Important upcoming meeting in Anaheim If you live nearby, ... coming to the meeting to support the Watson Bill H.R.2824 that will terminate all federal services

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Cherokee At Large Voters League Newsletter 11-14-07

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

are also coming to the meeting to support the Watson Bill HR2824 that will terminate all federal services to the Cherokee Nation. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND VOTE AT THE MEETING. You must be a registered Democrat to be a part of the Caucus ...

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NCAI backs Cherokee Nation in funding fight

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

The National Congress of American Indians is asking tribes to oppose legislation that would cut federal funds to the Cherokee Nation. Rep. Diane Watson (D-California) is sponsoring HR2824. She says the tribe must reinstate the Freedmen, ...

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house bill 1641

2007-10-28T20:00:00Z

rep. diane watson: jim crow in indian country

2007-10-24T20:00:00Z

that is why i have introduced legislation, hr 2824, that cuts off all us government relations with the cherokee nation of oklahoma until it agrees to accept the black descendants of the cherokees as full participating citizens of the ...

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CALL TO ACTION;TERMANATION BILL H.R.2824

2007-10-18T06:57:23Z

Please write your Senators and Representatives! Call to Action: Termination Bill H.R. 2824! Take Action! Please write your elected officials! If you have already sent a letter…this is a new version of a letter opposing the Termination of the Cherokee

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Cherokee Freedmen Materials Â« Turtle Talk

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

H.R.2786 | H.R.2895 | H.R.2824 | H.R.3002. BIA Letters: August 9, 2007 | July 11, 2007 | June 22, 2007 | May 21, 2007 | March 28, 2007 | August 30, 2006. Sovereign Immunity Court Decision: Vann v. Kempthorne (December 19, 2006) Cherokee ...

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house bill 1626

2007-10-16T20:00:00Z

Hr 2824

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

Watson (who claims descent from Pocahontas) introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. The caveat was that all governmental relations would be withdrawn until, and unless, ...

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Links and Notes

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

Because of this, Congressperson Diane Watson introduced legislation (HR 2824) that would sever with government relations with the Cherokee Nation, cutting off federal funding and recognition. The official position of the Cherokee Nation ...

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28 september anti-indian forum

2007-09-22T20:00:00Z

hosted by congressman john conyers and congresswoman diane e. watson (the architect of the cherokee nation termination bill, hr 2824), the forum is entitled Ã¢â‚¬Å“pursuit of justice for the cherokee freedmenÃ¢â‚¬ . ...

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Termination legislation a threat

2007-09-22T20:00:00Z

I request your support in opposing HR 2824, a harmful piece of legislation introduced by California Congresswoman Diane Watson on June 21, 2007, which proposes to terminate the United Statesâ€™ government relations with the Cherokee...

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Cherokee

2007-09-22T20:00:00Z

28 September Anti-Indian Forum

2007-09-21T20:00:00Z

Watson (the architect of the Cherokee Nation termination bill, HR 2824), the forum is entitled â€œPursuit of Justice for the Cherokee Freedmenâ€*. Although apparently concerned about African-Americans without Cherokee ancestry being ...

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Termination legislation a threat

2007-09-21T20:00:00Z

Congress is gonna do what!?

2007-09-13T20:00:00Z

HR 2824 was introduced June 21, 2007 by Congresswoman Diane Watson. This bill proposes "to sever the United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation" ....

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.2786 Native American Housing ...

2007-09-08T20:00:00Z

Jon Kyl [R, AZ] [1]. H.R.2535 Tule River Tribe Water Development Act [2]; H.R.2306 Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Di... [2]; H.R.2824 H.R.2824 [2]; H.R.2120 H.R.2120 [2]; H.R.1328 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendm... [2] ...

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Tribal Termination Eras One and Two

2007-09-08T20:00:00Z

Native America, Discovered and Conquered Â» Blog Archive ...

2007-09-03T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2824 would cut federal funding to the Cherokees and restrict the nationâ€™s authority to operate its gaming facilities. Watson embarked on a publicity tour to promote the billâ€™s virtues with town hall meetings co-sponsored by the ...

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Cherokee Principal Chief Chad Smith accused the NAACP of being racist.

2007-08-29T20:00:00Z

The national NAACP and the Oklahoma NAACP support HR2824, a bill that would cut the tribe's federal funds and revoke federal approval of the tribe's gaming operations. NAACP leaders said the tribe has to abide by an 1866 treaty that ...

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Race, not citizenship, informs Watson’s Cherokee bill (Indian ...

2007-08-26T20:00:00Z

... Cherokee Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States.” HR 2824 would cut federal funding to the Cherokees and restrict the nation’s authority to operate its gaming facilities. read more.

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NAACP denounces Cherokee Nation over Freedmen

2007-08-26T20:00:00Z

... for the Advancement of Colored People is criticizing the Cherokee Nation for denying citizenship to the Freedmen, who are the descendants of former slaves. The national NAACP and the Oklahoma NAACP support HR2824, a bill that would. ...

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Watson Bill, HR 2824, only compounds the injustice

2007-08-23T20:00:00Z

But HR 2824, Congresswoman Diane Watsonâ€™s bill to withdraw federal funds from the tribe, only adds injustice to injustice. After the Civil War, the Treaty of 1866 promised The Cherokee Nation certain rights, and demanded certain ...

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Watson Bill, HR 2824, only compounds the injustice

2007-08-23T20:00:00Z

Watson Trip to Oklahoma

2007-08-23T20:00:00Z

Her credibility began to suffer when she could not answer simple questions nor discuss the details of the Treaty of 1866, the treaty on which she based HR 2824, the house bill she is trying to sell to the rest of Congress. ...

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Watson Bill, HR 2824, only compounds the injustice

2007-08-23T20:00:00Z

Watson Bill, HR 2824, only compounds the injustice

2007-08-23T20:00:00Z

Editorial on the Cherokee Freedmen issue

2007-08-23T20:00:00Z

HR 2824 would cut federal funding to the Cherokees and restrict the nation’s authority to operate its gaming facilities. Watson embarked on a publicity tour to promote the bill’s virtues with town hall meetings co-sponsored by the ...

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Town Hall Meeting With Congresswoman Watson On Freedmen Issues

2007-08-22T21:47:16Z

Town Hall Meeting's With Congresswoman Watson On Freedmen issue Aug: 20, 2007 We got back home from the meeting's with Congresswoman Watson around 9:30pm, it went very well. Watson got an ear full from the Cherokee Community at the event. In Tul

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The Cherokee Nation and The Free Descendants Of Their Slaves

2007-08-21T20:00:00Z

Any member of congress supporting congresswoman Watson's Inhuman cause with HR2824, will open up a Pandora's box that will shake the hall's of government's coast to coast far beyond election year in 2008. Democrats and republicans are ...

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I don't usually get political, but...

2007-08-16T20:50:51Z

This just really pisses me off. Here's just a short snippet of the article ... tribal citizenship to a group of African Americans known as Freedmen. Congresswoman Watson's H.R.2824

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’Freedmen call Cherokees racist’ Senator Coburn Supports Group

2007-08-16T20:50:20Z

'Freedmen call Cherokees racist' Senator Coburn Supports Group Mike Graham Mike Graham is a citizen of the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation ... Watson of California introduced H.R.2824, calling for federal termination of the

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H.R.2824

2007-08-16T15:28:37Z

H.R.2824 To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee

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'Freedmen call Cherokees racist' Senator Coburn Supports Group

2007-08-16T10:17:33Z

'Freedmen call Cherokees racist' Senator Coburn Supports Group Mike Graham Mike Graham is a citizen of the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation ... of California introduced H.R.2824, calling for federal termination of the Cherokee Na

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rep.watson attacks cherokee nation

2007-08-15T20:00:00Z

( full text of hr 2824 located at http://w ww.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-2824 ) included within the bill are recommendations that cut all federal funding to the tribe until such time that the cherokee nation restores ...

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Rep. Diane Watson of California Attacks the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma With Introduction of H.R. 2824 Legislation

2007-08-15T08:55:44Z

| Forward | Go to inbox Delete Message | Mark as Spam | Block User angelfromheavens Date: 8/15/2007 12:09:24 PM Blog post: Rep ... . Congresswoman Watson's H.R.2824 essentially punishes the C

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Rep. Diane Watson of California Attacks the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma With Introduction of H.R. 2824 Legislation

2007-08-15T08:06:59Z

Rep. Diane Watson of California Attacks the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma With Introduction of H.R. 2824 LegislationWASHINGTON D.C ... . Congresswoman Watson's H.R.2824 essentially punishes the Cherokee Nation for requiring i

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Cherokee Freedmen Controversy

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

House representative Diane Watson, leader of the black caucus, introduced HR 2824 urging the BIA to look into the Freedmen controversy and has threatened to introduce legislation that completely strips the tribe of their federal funding ...

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Cherokee Nation Attacks Tribe's Federal Funding and Federal ...

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

Cherokee Nation of OKlhoma's federal funding has been threatened by a bill (HR 2824) introduced by congresswoman Diane Watson.Cherokee chief Chad Smith pushed for a vote of the Cherokee people to disenroll all Cherokee tribal members ...

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Is Cherokee Nation Being Punished for Citizenship Requirements?

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

Congresswoman Watson's HR2824 essentially punishes the Cherokee Nation for requiring its citizens to have Indian ancestry. Approximately 500 other Indian tribes across the USA mandate that citizens be of verifiable Indian bloodline in ...

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US Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Cherokee Nation

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

Congresswoman Diane E. Watson has introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Submitted by Chakwaina Reeves to US Politics & Gov't | Note-it! | Add a Comment.

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Wanna See How Indian Country Views Termination of Anyone

2007-08-13T22:29:07Z

Link below has a cartoon of Congresswoman Watson It's to the point as to her H.R.2824 Calling for the termination Of Cherokee Nation Also BIA cartoon Check it out Marty Two Bulls

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US TRIES TO TERMINATE CHEROKEE NATION - WITHOUT TH...

2007-08-13T20:00:00Z

Here's What's In Store For Hawaiians If Akaka Bill Passes A bill has been introduced into the US Congress to terminate its relationship with the Cherokee Nation. HR 2824, introduced June 21, 2007 by Congresswoman Diane Watson, ...

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Want to Know About Issues of The Cherokee nation Ask Them..

2007-08-13T11:11:00Z

..> Want to Know About Issues of The Cherokee nation Ask Them.. Body: This was posted by someone who has a limited knowledge of the Cherokee Nation and its history. The perspective given is one of the government. Although I sided with the Freedmen a

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Cherokee/ Freedmen storyline I just wrote for Native Times

2007-08-13T09:10:47Z

Cherokee Story-click her to Native American Times Rep ... Americans known as Freedmen. Congresswoman Watson's H.R.2824 essentially punishes the Cherokee Nation

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Opinion: Cherokee Nation punished for ancestry

2007-08-12T20:00:00Z

"Congresswoman Watson's HR2824 essentially punishes the Cherokee Nation for requiring its citizens to have Indian ancestry. Approximately 500 other Indian tribes across the USA mandate that citizens be of verifiable Indian bloodline in ...

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Opinion- Cherokee Nation punished for ancestry?

2007-08-12T20:00:00Z

Shelley Bluejay Pierce writes, in an opinion piece on Pacific Free Press.com: “Congresswoman Watson’s HR2824 essentially punishes the Cherokee Nation for requiring its citizens to have Indian ancestry. Approximately 500 other Indian ...

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The Freedmen Controversy

2007-08-11T20:00:00Z

While Chris was pro and Joe was con with a little apathy in his voice, I think the results of Bill HR 2824 might coincide with the Cherokee Tribes stance on the Freedmen issue. They may roll out the carpet at the voting polls-or the ...

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Cherokee Nation Termination Bill HR 2824

2007-08-11T20:00:00Z

A new bill was presented last month by Congressman Diane Watson. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=33824 If this matters at all to you, then you can send a protest&n...

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2007-08-10T20:00:00Z

Write a Letter to Congress about Cherokee Nation Termination Bill HR 2824 Write your own email letter or use our form email letter. But most of all take the time to send an email now!! With you ZIP code, your email will be sent to your ...

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Watson’s resolution for Cherokees insults Native people

2007-08-09T12:32:00Z

The people speak: Watson's resolution insults native people http://www.muskogee phoenix.com/ opinion/local_ story_220175204. html U.S ... disgrace them with a resolution like H.R.2824. Support stopping
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US Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Cherokee Nation

2007-08-04T20:00:00Z
US California Congresswoman Diane E. Watson has introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. The legislation calls for cutting all federal funding to the Cherokee Nation, until such time ...

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U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN CALLS FOR TERMINATION OF CHEROKEE NATION

2007-08-03T15:25:00Z
U.S. Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Cherokee Nation Mike Graham Mike Graham is a citizen of the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation ... supporting congresswoman Watson's Inhuman cause with H.R.2824, will open u

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U.S. Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Oklahoma Cherokee Nation

2007-08-02T09:14:03Z
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=33824 Mike Graham August 1, 2007 U.S. California Congresswoman Diane E ... supporting congresswoman Watson's Inhuman cause with H.R.2824, will open up

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US Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Oklahoma Cherokee ...

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z
Watson has introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. The legislation calls for cutting all federal funding to the Cherokee Nation, until such time that the Cherokee Nation as she see's ...

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Graham: Bill seeks to terminate Cherokee Nation

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z
Watson has introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. The legislation calls for cutting all federal funding to the Cherokee Nation, until such time that the Cherokee...

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US Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Cherokee Nation

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z
US California Congresswoman Diane E. Watson has introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. ...

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US Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Cherokee Nation

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z
US California Congresswoman Diane E. Watson has introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. ...

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Urgent!! Please Stop The Termination of The Cherokee Nation Of ...

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z
..>Write a Letter to Congress about Termination Bill HR 2824 Date: Jul 30, 2007 9:58 AM ...

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the caucus strikes back, part 2

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z
a separate bill, hr 2824, which would cut off all funding to cn, is also pending. update: cong. dan boren (d-oklahoma) claims to have cut a deal to put the housing bill on hold (thereby depriving all other tribes, apparently) while the ...

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Congress tells Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma: No Funding

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z
introduced HR 2824, a bill to sever US relations with and halt federal funding to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time that it restores full tribal citizenship rights to the Freedmen. `Cherokee Nation until it restores full ...

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Congress tells Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma: No Funding

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z
introduced HR 2824, a bill to sever US relations with and halt federal funding to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time that it restores full tribal citizenship rights to the Freedmen. `Cherokee Nation until it restores full ...

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Legislation that will Sever US/Cherokee Relations

2007-07-27T20:00:00Z
Watson today introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. The legislation cuts all federal funding to the Cherokee Nation, estimated to be roughly $300 million annually, until such time that ...

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Cherokees and Judiciary

2007-07-11T20:00:00Z
But in this case, getting the bill, HR 2824, assigned to the Judiciary Committee was actually part of Rep. Diane Watsonâ€™s strategy, according to one of her aides. Though it wonâ€™t help the bill get passed _ and there is probably little ...

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NCAI opposes bill to cut Cherokee funding

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z
The National Congress of American Indians opposes legislation to cut federal funds to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, President Joe Garcia said on Tuesday. Garcia said the bill, HR2824, would "terminate" the second-largest tribe in the ...

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Wampum: HR2824

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z
Wampum: HR2824: "Title: To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in ...

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since cameron diaz's stupid handbag is the top news item today

2007-06-25T13:41:01Z
Where in the world is Ruben Israel? (most recent sighting: Chicago Pride) Cleopatra: Scientist, Not Seductress? (thanks [ [info]]the_alchemist) ... , "What about his claim of executive privilege on the oil-industry-meeting-notes?") Go to article

HR 2824, To sever United States' government relations with the ...

2007-06-19T20:00:00Z
HR 2824 would sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in the March 3, ...

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2824: To sever United States ...

2007-06-19T20:00:00Z
Diane Watson [D-CA] introduced HR 2824: To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen ...

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