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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  • Official: 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. as introduced.

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09/10/07
Tribe paints picture of impoverishment that isn’t true

One must remember the services which are funded by federal dollars still will be available should HR 2824 become law. The BIA will continue to administer ...

Source: Muskogee Daily Phoenix, OK
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08/23/07
'Congresswoman Watson' Judge, Jury & Executioner Of Cherokee Nation:

In June 2007 Congresswoman Watson introduced HR 2824, a bill to sever federal relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time that it ...

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08/23/07
'Congresswoman Watson' Judge, Jury & Executioner Of Cherokee Nation:

In June 2007 Congresswoman Watson introduced HR 2824, a bill to sever federal relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time that it ...

Source: American Chronicle, CA
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08/19/07
Watson to Hold Public Meetings in OK Re: HR 2824

Watson introduced HR 2824 that calls for the US to sever its relationship with the CNO after CNO citizens voted in March of this year to remove Freedmen ...

Source: Tanasi Journal, TN
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08/16/07
US Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Cherokee Nation

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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08/15/07
Rep. Diane Watson of California to Discuss Freedmen Issues With ...

Watson introduced legislation (HR 2824) that calls for a severing of US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Included within the bill are ...

Source: Tulsa Native American Times, OK
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08/11/07
Rep. Diane Watson of California Attacks the Cherokee Nation of ...

HR 2824 has drawn strong reaction from the general public. In what seems a backward process, the Cherokee Nation has been given possible penalties by ...

Source: Tulsa Native American Times, OK
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08/07/07
The people speak: Watson’s resolution insults native people

Diane E. Watson introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. The legislation calls for cutting all federal ...

Source: Muskogee Daily Phoenix, OK
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07/30/07
CN officials react to possible funding loss

Diane Watson, D-Calif., introduced in June – HR 2824. This bill proposed the severance of US relations with, and halt of federal funding to, the Cherokee ...

Source: Tahlequah Daily Press, OK
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07/30/07
US Congresswoman Watson Calls For Termination Of Cherokee Nation

US California Congresswoman Diane E. Watson has introduced legislation (HR 2824) to sever US relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. ...

Source: American Chronicle, CA
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07/29/07
House could vote to cut funding

Diane Watson, D-Calif., introduced in June, HR 2824, which has 23 sponsors. The bill proposed severance of federal government relations with the Cherokee ...

Source: Muskogee Daily Phoenix, OK
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