36 A’hs^ Niw^sa Y@=yahk • October 20, 2016 2016 Election Campaign… & The Nation Oneida Nation Area Legislative Races Did you know it was not until 1970 It is a fact that local, state, and fed- ing for our health center, language pro- and we need to be heard. that Native Americans were ensured the eral elections have an impact on our grams, and education. ability to vote across the nation? That way of life. Regardless how you feel The Oneida Nation has been working If we maximize the number of Onei- is CRAZY!!! Therefore, it is our duty about these elections, it important you diligently to increase our voter turn-out da citizens who register and vote on as Oneida citizens to utilize our dual vote for candidates who understand numbers. By empowering ourselves Election Day, we do our part to help citizenship and participate in the elec- who were are and our issues. If we do with knowledge about the candidates candidates get elected that will listen toral process. November 8th is a big not engage, the compliancy about the we become informed voters who can and respond to our concerns. With your election for state and federal elections outcome of the election could have a vote in the best interest of our people vote, we can make a difference in the and we hope you get out and vote! negative impact on such things as fund- and our Nation. Our vote is our voice upcoming election. • •

Senate Districts Near, but do not include, Oneida Reservation. Senate District 2* Senate District 30 - Sen. (R-Green Bay)^ - Sen. (D-Green Bay) - (R-Green Bay) - John N. Powers (D-Wittenberg) * District includes all of Oneida Reservation right thing to do, it will • Senator Dave Hansen, Sen. Robert Cowles, R-Green Bay John N. Powers, D-Wittenberg truly help struggling fami- (D-Green Bay) ^ I’m proud to have a lies. No information provided by candidates. strong relationship with And we can create more the Oneida Nation. It’s a demand for Wisconsin • Wisconsin Assembly • relationship I place a great made products by provid- deal of importance on be- Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay ing incentives to state and cause you are a major local government to buy the Assembly District 1* driver of our area’s success. goods and services they use from local - Rep. Joel Kitchen (D-Sturgeon Bay)^ A great example is Thornberry Creek. businesses. - Lynn Utesch (D-Kewaunee)^ By working together we helped save These are the priorities I’ve been * District near, but do not include Oneida fighting for and will keep fighting for. Reservation. Edges southeastern border. Thornberry Creek from possible closure. J. Kitchens, R-Sturgeon Bay L. Utesch, D-Kewaunee This amazing course, will host an LPGA Because making our state and region a ^ event beginning next year, an event that success starts with everyone having a No information provided by candidates. will bring thousands of people and mil- good paying job. lions of dollars to our area and economy. • Eric Wimberger, (R-Green Bay) cont. functions. But I want to do more to create an • Eric Wimberger, (R-Green Bay) I propose a different solution to is- economy that truly works for all of us. I believe keeping government local is sues than my opponent. I won’t raid our Wisconsin currently ranks 36th in the Born and raised in the area, I learned the best way to maintain a community dedicated funds, sacrificing long term about the Oneida Nation, its history, and nation for job creation. of people vested in their future and fo- needs like infrastructure to solve short its significance. Now an attorney, I’ve We can do better. cused on helping each other to achieve term issues. I’ll focus on empowering represented members in State and Tribal Investing in our public schools will goals. Understanding that tax payments local communities and individuals by Courts for personal matters and in mat- give every child the opportunity to suc- are not a voluntary act, we also owe it to keeping government efficient. And, I ceed as adults. ters of Tribal significance. I’m familiar each other to handle our own affairs per- won’t leave the state to prevent voting at Making technical college affordable with challenges within the Oneida Na- sonally before turning to government the Capitol. After 15 years of the same for those who aren’t college bound can tion, and also its great opportunities to- funded programs. I prefer a govern- representation, I hope to introduce new help them find family-supporting - ca day. ment that is as small and focused as it and positive change for the 30th Senate reers. After high school I attended college can be while serving important societal District. Allowing over 800,000 residents to at St. Cloud State University. Between refinance their student loans can put college and law school I drove a semi- more money into their pockets and our truck to save money. With my law de- Election Day is economy. gree from Marquette, I joined the U.S. Tuesday Restoring the Equal Pay Enforcement Marines as a Judge Advocate. Honor- November Act so women are paid the same as men ably discharging a Captain, I started my th for doing the same work is not only the solo practice in downtown Green Bay. 8 , 2016 www.kalihwisaks.com 2016 Election October 20, 2016 • A’hs^ Niw^sa Tsya=t@k 37 Campaign…Wisconsin & The Nation • Wisconsin Assembly •

District includes northeastern border of Oneida Reservation. District includes small northern corner of Oneida Reservation Wisconsin Assembly District 4 Wisconsin Assembly District 6 - Rep. David Steffen(R-Howard) - Tony Lee (D-Green Bay) - Rep. Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel) ^ - William James Switalla (Wittenberg)

• Rep. David Steffen, struggles and frustrations of a family liv- • William James Switalla, ideas. We need leaders who (R-Howard) ing check to check. I will be there, with (I-Wittenberg) talk less, listen more and get empathy and understanding, to do what things done regardless of who It has been my honor and I can to help. My opponent has not stood came up with the idea. D. Steffen, R-Howard Earlier this year, I made the W.J. Switalla, D-Wittenberg G. Tauchen, R-Bonduel privilege to represent the up for the average person, Oneida Na- decision to run for the State As an elected official, I Oneida Nation people and their interests tion member/nonmember and his voice Assembly. As a small business owner, know what it’s like to listen, make laws in the for the last has not been a voice of change. local elected official, and parent, I felt and solve problems. That experience two years. As this was my first term as I’m a political outsider. I will be fight- that Madison is currently out of step includes making sure our roads are re- a state legislator, I was thankful to re- ing to get money out of WI politics, for with our values and I should do some- paired, services remain accessible, and ceive the education, communication and better transparency, higher paying jobs, thing about it. keeping our land and water clean. cooperation from many General Tribal public education, Medicaid expansion Over the past few months, I have met We all want Wisconsin to be a place people choose to live, not a place where Council leaders and government rela- and tax fairness, just to name a few. I countless great people and listened to people happen to stay. Over 30 years tion staff. This support and connection will be standing up for ‘average Joe/ their stories. I’ve met folks of all back- has been instrumental in ensuring my grounds and they generally tell me one ago, my wife and I chose to raise our Jane’ , which includes Oneida Nation family and to run a small business here. decisions were informed and thoughtful members, and to help bring their voices thing: Madison isn’t working for them. when involving the Oneida Nation. I completely agree. Seven children, nine grandchildren and back to Madison. a strong business later, I’m very happy I am hopeful the voters have found me Thank you, Years ago my late friend Roger to be honest, respectful, responsive and Breske taught me that government isn’t we made that choice. Tony Lee Now I hope my kids and grandkids genuinely interested in supporting the tonyleeforassembly.com about political parties, it’s about good sovereignty and prosperity of the Oneida to make Wisconsin their choice. Let’s Nation. I look forward to building upon make smart decisions and give them a reason to do so. If you live in the Sixth our two-year relationship, and continu- District includes vast majority of Oneida Reservation. Assembly District, I ask for your vote on ing to work together on challenges and Wisc. Assembly District 5 opportunities facing the Oneida Nation. Tuesday, November 8th. - Rep. Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) - Sam Kelly (D-Kaukauna) ^ William Switalla is the Democratic nominee for Assembly District 6. He is a • Tony Lee, (D-Green Bay) • Rep. JIm Steineke, is important to have as a repre- small business owner, the Village Presi- dent of Wittenberg and a member of the I would definitely have (R-Kaukauna) sentative. Every time I vote on a bill, it is done based on how Shawano County Board an open door to work with T. Lee, D-Green Bay Oneida Nation members to I have to admit that prior it will affect all of our families. J. Steineke, R-Kaukauna S. Kelly, D-Kaukauna I’m proud of our record. Our improve the quality of our communi- to being elected, I had little ^ No Submission ties and our people. I believe that we knowledge regarding the challenges unemployment rate has gone from 9% share the same goals of our great state-- that faced the Oneida’s. Since then, I’ve to 4.1%. More people are working today to better our children’s future, create an been able to meet on occasion with your than at any point in Wisconsin’s history. economy that leaves no one behind and elected officials and tour the reserva- We’ve held the line on taxes, critical to to see the well being of Oneida Nation tion. What I found is that while there are our families as they try to make ends members and non-members improve. struggles that are unique to the Oneida meet. We’ve reformed state govern- Working at a clinic for the uninsured people, we all generally share the same ment again and again to make it more in Green Bay, I have seen, first hand, the hopes and dreams. efficient and responsive. And we’ve re- struggles and frustrations that a working When I first ran for office, I ran on a sponded when issues specific to tribal person/family goes through. Oneida Na- commitment that I would work as hard governments in Wisconsin have arisen. tion members are going through many as I could to bring a voice for our fami- We may not always agree on the path we of same struggles. We need a Represen- lies to Madison. As a father with three take to the destination we share, but if tative, like myself, who will be there for kids at home, I understand the impact we continue a dialogue based on trust the PEOPLE--Oneida Nation members that my votes have on our families back and mutual respect, we will all get there and non-members alike. I have seen the home and it’s a perspective that I think together. I’d appreciate your support. 38 A’hs^ Niw^sa T#klu • October 20, 2016 2016 Election Campaign…Wisconsin & The Nation

District edges the southeastern border of Oneida Reservation. District edges the northern border of Oneida Reservation. Wisconsin Assembly District 2 Wisconsin Assembly District 89 - Rep. André Jacque (R-DePere) - Mark Grams (I-Two Rivers) - Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) - Heidi Fencl (D-Sobieski)

• Rep. André Jacque, • Mark Grams, (I-Two Rivers) • Rep. John Nygren, • Heidi Fencl, (D-Sobieski) (R-DePere) (R-Marinette) My name is Mark Grams I hope to earn your vote As the son of a former As a lifelong resident of A. Jacque, R-DePere and I’m an Independent M. Grams, I-Two Rivers J. Nygren, R-Marinette because I respect people H. Fencl, D-Sobieski Oneida Tribal School librar- candidate for Representative northeastern Wisconsin, I am and the environment. I ian, I have a great respect for the Onei- to the Wisconsin Assembly in the proud of the strong heritage we have in strongly support public education, fair da people. It is a tremendous honor to Second District. After twenty years on our communities. We have a history of wages and voice in working conditions, serve as a voice for the people of south- active duty in the Marine Corps I retired working together to solve problems, and and affordable access to comprehensive ern Brown and northern Manitowoc as a Gunnery Sergeant in 1995. I served I am honored to represent our area in the health care. First, I will help Wisconsin counties in the State Assembly, both as a County Veterans Service Officer for State Legislature. return to our history of funding public through the legislative process and as a nineteen years before retiring from that This past session, I worked to ex- education at all levels, and work to fix constituent advocate with state agencies. position in June 2015. Now, I’m asking pand upon a package of bills called the the funding formula to address equity I am proud to have taken a leading role for your vote so I can continue with my HOPE Agenda (Heroin, Opioid Preven- in opportunity. Second, it is unconscio- in enacting bi-partisan, common-sense lifetime of public service. Why should tion and Education). I worked with my nable that full time work does not mean reforms that remove barriers to job cre- you vote for me? I’m not your typical colleagues on both sides of the aisle to people can support themselves. About ation, improve workforce development, politician. I have pledged not to take any address issues of drug abuse and addic- ¼ of hourly workers in Wisconsin make enhance public safety, reduce costs for money from anyone, not you, not special tion. These pieces of legislation have less than the poverty level wage—I want local government and taxpayers, and interest groups, and not a political party. saved lives, and I am proud have played to raise the minimum wage to address honor our veterans (including the many I will not spend more than $2000 of a part in these positive efforts. Moving that. Finally, by accepting federal health Oneidas who have served so coura- my own money on the campaign. Why forward, I plan to research policies that care funding Wisconsin could have in- geously at home and abroad). should you vote for me? Refer to the could expand access to treatment op- sured 63,000 more people. It is not right I am pleased to support and work with previous two sentences. I am beholden portunities for those who struggle with to use real people as pawns for political local school districts which are being to nobody but you, the citizens that addiction. ideology, nor to defund mental health recognized for their best practices in live in northern Manitowoc County to Moreover, I will continue to work as and in-home support for corporate tax academic and career planning. We need southern Brown County. One of my main an ally for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable breaks. to better match workers with training platform points is the protection of our populations. Last session we restored I also understand that water systems, opportunities for the family supporting natural resources. It should be important proposed cuts to the SeniorCare pro- air and soil are interconnected and ir- jobs that are available to them. We have to all of us to ensure we have clean lakes gram so our seniors are able to afford replaceable. We need to repeal laws— to make sure that when individuals find and rivers. You should Mark your ballot their prescription medications. It’s im- some of the worst in the nation—that themselves out of a job, they are not dis- for Grams because I am not your usual portant to invest in the health of Wis- restrict the rights of people to speak couraged by the intricacies of Wiscon- politician. I am neither elephant nor ass, consin residents; in the 2015-17 state against decisions that can cause irrepa- sin’s Unemployment Insurance in pursu- but rather a mutt, much like many of the budget, we allocated over $1 billion to rable harm to the ecosystem. ing coursework that enhances their long people in the district. You should vote Medicaid. Finally, I know what is good for peo- term earnings potential. We also need to for Grams if like me, you are sick of the Thank you to the people of northeast- ple is good for the state! Education and address the many root causes (addiction, political fighting and where politicians ern Wisconsin for electing me to serve quality of life attract new business. We family, safety, legal and health issues) hang onto power by pleasing big-money you in the State Assembly. I look for- forgot this over the last six years, and as that prevent students from completing special interest groups. Without taking ward to working with you in the future a result Wisconsin came out of the re- their chosen degree path. money or seeking endorsements, this as we continue our commitment to our cession at only 70% the growth rate of Please feel free to contact me any campaign will serve as an example for area. Together, we will ensure our com- the country as a whole. We don’t need time on my cellphone at (920) 819-8066 others that this can be done. Cast your munities remain a great place to live, to compromise people and the environ- or email me at Andre.Jacque@gmail. vote for me because it’s a vote for WE work, and raise a family. ment for jobs. I will work to nurture both com with questions or legislative ideas. THE PEOPLE. together. Thank you!

NN PRESIDENT OF THE OF AMERICA NN Our Future N U.S. SENATE N CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8 M Depends on it! 2016 Election October 20, 2016 • A’hs^ Niw^sa W@=tlu 39 Campaign…Wisconsin & The Nation

U.S. SENATE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8 - U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Oshkosh) - Mike Gallagher (R-Green Bay) - Russ Feingold (D-Middleton) - Tom Nelson (D-Appleton)

• U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, • Russ Feingold, • Tom Nelson, (D-Appleton) • Mike Gallagher, (R-Oshkosh) (D-Middleton) (R-Green Bay) I am running to represent As the only manufac- Since launching this Wisconsin’s 8th Congres- My name is Mike turer in the U.S Senate, campaign, I’ve visited sional District in the U.S. Gallagher and I am a 7th I’m taking the outsider’s each of Wisconsin’s 72 House of Representatives generation Wisconsin approach that I learned in U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh counties twice. And what Russ Feingold, D-Middleton - not only as someone with Tom Nelson, D-Appleton native. The values of Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay my more than 30 years in I hear from Wisconsinites deep Northeast Wisconsin Northeast Wisconsin instilled in me a the private sector to get things done for from Bayfield to Menominee to roots, but as a close friend of the Oneida respect for hard work, faith in God, and Wisconsinites. Outagamie County is the same: they are Nation. In my old Assembly district, I service to country. That real-world experience taught me being shut out by an economic system represented the entire Oneida Nation, I joined the U.S. Marine Corps the day that the number one component of the that favors millionaires and corporations and as Outagamie County Executive, I graduated college. In my seven years on solution is economic growth. A strong over working families. They’re I’ve worked closely with the Nation. active duty and during two deployments and robust economy will create jobs, struggling to pay their bills, and they’re My commitment to Northeast Wis- raise wages, and increase opportunity worried about the rising cost of higher consin is why I have dedicated much of to Iraq, I saw men and women from for working men and women. I’m also education. But Washington Republicans my life to public service. Throughout across this country do incredible things using the lessons I learned in the private like Senator Johnson aren’t listening to my time in the Wisconsin State Assem- in spite of the odds. sector on finding areas of agreement and Wisconsinites -- they’re only working bly and as Outagamie County Execu- Yet I came home to see career using a problem-solver’s approach to for their corporate backers and big oil tive, I have always fought for the middle politicians unwilling to do the same. I help create more jobs and opportunity billionaires. class and put people over politics. cannot accept this standard of mediocrity, for people and local communities. My top priority is to create an economy During my time in the State Legisla- where politicians get pushed around on That’s the approach I’ve used in the that works for all Wisconsinites, ture, I knocked on every door in Oneida the world stage and accomplish little for Senate to get real results for Wisconsin- including members of the Oneida three times - meeting with the Business our citizens here at home. We cannot ites. My committee has passed 83 bills - Nation and other native communities. Committee and tribal members and accept a scenario in which we bankrupt most on a bipartisan basis - and 28 have So I would immediately focus on learning about the issues most important our country, and send the bill to the next been signed into law. Generally, these passing a federal minimum wage to the community. generation. bills are designed to make government increase so that no Wisconsinite works As Outagamie County Executive, In Congress, I will continue to fight more efficient, effective, and account- full time and lives in poverty, ensuring I have continued to join members at every single day to get government off able and strengthen our economic and access to quality, affordable healthcare, tribal events, such as the Big Apple our backs, and out of our wallets. I will national security. Working together and and investing in training programs for Fest, Farmers’ Market, Pow Wow, and fight to ensure business and industry building consensus is how I’m fighting workers. Most Wisconsinites want the the One-Stop grand opening; not only remain strong in Northeast Wisconsin for people all across our state. same things: they want a good-paying enjoying all that Oneida culture has to for generations to come, adding good job, with a day off now and then. They offer, but supporting and advocating for paying jobs each step of the way. I want to provide a decent education the Oneida Nation. pledge to introduce “No Budget, No for their kids and not worry they’ll be I have a strong track record of support- swamped with debt for the rest of their ing tribal issues, such as sovereignty, In- Pay” legislation—if Congress can’t do lives. And, they want to be able to retire dian Child Welfare Act, gaming issues its job, it shouldn’t get paid. with dignity, with the promise of Social and more – and I will continue fighting I am asking for your support because Security to support them. In the Senate, for the Oneida Tribe in Washington, DC. in these difficult times we need leaders I’ll get to work immediately to achieve I am running for Congress because who will treat political office like a these things for the people I represent: the system is broken. Just as I have done deployment, not a career. We are in a the middle class and working families in throughout my entire career, I will al- fight we can’t lose, a fight for our future every community of Wisconsin. ways put the people of Northeast Wis- and the Wisconsin values we cherish. I consin first. ask for your vote on November 8th. Exercise your Right to VOTE on Tuesday • November 8th, 2016 40 Kay# Niw^sa • October 20, 2016 2016 Election www.kalihwisaks.com Campaign…Wisconsin & The Nation

Analysis: Trump and Clinton President of the United States of America Campaigns Impact on Indian Country - Hillary Clinton (D-New York) - Donald Trump (R-New York)

This article analyzes ring to members of the However, in another case, issues on the campaign past actions of Donald Mashantucket Pequot the New York Temporary trail. Trump and Hillary Clinton Tribe in Connecticut, a State Commission on Lob- – and their running mates tribe with whom he was bying in 2000 investigated Clinton: Hillary Clin- – to provide an assessment competing when he owned Trump for improper lobby- ton made healthcare a of the potential impact that casinos in Atlantic City. ing and whether he sought focal point of her cam- could be expected on Indi- Finally, Trump expressed to influence compact ne- paign and her conven- an Country from either of the view that providing gotiations between the St. tion last week—particu- their presidencies. tribes with the ability to Regis Mohawk Tribe and larly her strong advocacy Hillary Clinton, D-New York Donald Trump, R-New York own gaming businesses on New York State. It was al- and support for the State Issue 1: Tribal Gaming their lands is inherently discriminatory leged that Trump was financially sup- Children’s Health Insurance Program and that government should open gam- porting third party entities depicting the (SCHIP). That program helps provide Donald Trump: His views toward ing up to all interested parties, not just tribe as criminals in an effort to stop the funding to states that offer insurance for tribal affairs appear to be driven largely tribal governments. tribe from securing gaming rights out- children, including Native American by his interest in the gaming industry. While this was over twenty years ago, side of New York City. children, under the poverty line. Addi- In October 1993, Donald Trump testi- it suggests that under a Trump Adminis- tionally, Clinton cosponsored the Indian fied in front of the House Natural Re- tration there could be a push to subject Hillary Clinton: Although Clinton Healthcare Improvement Amendments sources Committee and expressed deep gaming revenues to state and/or federal served as a United States Senator for Act, which reauthorized and reformed misgivings about the tribal gaming in- taxes, a race-based view toward process 8 years, she neither sponsored nor co- the Indian Health Service. While the dustry. His primary focus was on the of tribal recognition, and a full review sponsored any tribal gaming bills. We IHS still has numerous deficiencies, fact that commercial gaming is subject of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. understand that she had a fairly good the act is credited for reinvigorating the to taxes, from which tribal gaming is working relationship with gaming often-beleaguered IHS. exempt. Additionally, he claimed that Subsequent to the 1993 hearing, tribes in her state, however. crime and corruption are rampant at Trump both invested in and opposed Issue 3: Fee to Trust tribal gaming facilities. He expressed tribal gaming ventures. In the early Issue 2: Healthcare skepticism regarding the federal policy 2000s, Trump had financial arrange- Trump: There are no records of Don- used to recognize tribes, stating “they ments and investments related to gam- Trump: There are no records of Don- ald Trump addressing fee-to-trust is- don’t look like Indians to me”, refer- ing operations with several tribes. ald Trump addressing tribal health care sues on the campaign trail.

Clinton: There are no records of Hill- ary addressing fee-to-trust issues on the campaign trail. Furthermore, she did not sponsor or cosponsor any bills dur- ing her time in the Senate.

Issue 4: Law Enforcement

Trump: Donald Trump has made law and order a central focus of his cam- paign, suggesting that he will be likely to increase funding for federal law en- forcement agencies. This may benefit tribes that rely on federal funding for • See 41 Campaign: Impact on Indian Country 2016 Election October 20, 2016 • K@ye Niw^sa U’skah 41 Campaign…Wisconsin & The Nation From page 40/Campaign: Impact on Indian Country much of their law enforcement pro- choice to become Assistant Secretary able to live up to his or her God-given Tribal Law and Order Act in 2010. grams. However, 20 years ago at the for Indian Affairs,) potential.” hearing on tribal gaming in the House Senator Tim Kaine Resources Committee, Donald Trump Clinton participated in a roundtable Vice Presidential Candidates’ (D-VA): In July suggested that tribal gaming operations discussion in March with 19 tribal 2015, the Pamunkey were run by organized crime, and that leaders from around Washington State Record on Indian Country Indian Tribe became the tribal law enforcement was either on the Puyallup reservation. Leaders the first in Virginia involved or unable to stop the corrup- discussed local water quality issues Governor Mike to receive federal tion. If this view persists, a Trump Ad- and salmon restoration, in addition to Pence (R-IN): recognition from the ministration is unlikely to favor tribal health and education issues and the im- Governor Mike Bureau of Indian criminal justice systems over state and portance of government-to-government Pence was a member Affairs. Senator Senator Tim Kaine, D-Virginia local courts. consultation and tribal sovereignty. of the U.S. House Kaine served as an advocate for the of Representatives Pamunkey throughout the lengthy Clinton: While Clinton has also fo- Candidate Statements on from 2001 to 2013. process by weighing in on BIA’s tribal cused on law enforcement in her cam- There is one tribe recognition rulemaking, serving as paign, the tone and tenor does not sug- Indian Country with reservation Governor Mike Pence, R-Indiana a liaison to the agency, and urging gest that there would be much of an lands in Indiana, the Pokagon Band of funding for the tribe. impact on tribal law enforcement is- Trump Campaign Quote on Indian Potawatomi Indians, however, they are sues. Of note during her Senate career, Country: “The candidate has the not within Governor Pence’s former Bill Sponsorship / Votes: Hillary Clinton was an initial cosponsor utmost respect for the government-to- congressional district. Senator Kaine reintroduced legislation to of the Matthew Sheppard Hate Crimes government relationship between tribes grant federal recognition to six Virginia bill, which would have provided Indian and federal government – and thus self- Bill Sponsorship / Votes: tribes. In the 113th Congress, Senator tribes with access to funding to assist in determination to the extent possibly by As a Member of Congress, Governor Kaine cosponsored S.47, the Violence the prosecution of Hate Crimes. tribes, the same as for states.” Pence did not sponsor any legislation Against Women Reauthorization specifically targeting or benefitting Act. In the 114th Congress, Senator Campaign Stops in Indian Clinton Campaign Quote on Indian Indian Country. However, he co- Kaine cosponsored the Every Student Country: “Hillary Clinton believes the sponsored a number of bills prohibiting Succeeds Act, a bill to reauthorize the Country United States has a sacred trust with or limiting Internet gambling. In 2005, Elementary and Secondary Education Native Americans. She is committed he co-sponsored HR 2353, the “Common Act of 1965. The bill included robust Both Trump and Clinton have visited to strengthening and building on Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act”, funding for Indian Education, including Indian Country during the campaign. the government-to-government which would have modified the Indian support for infrastructure, a study on relationship between the United States Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The suicide prevention among students in Trump met with Arizona Tribal lead- and Indian tribes, and believes the bill would have amended IGRA to Indian country, early education, Native ers in Phoenix in June. Representatives United States should fulfill its treaty require background investigations language restoration programs, and from the White Mountain Apache Tribe, obligations and trust responsibilities on the 10 persons or entities with the culturally appropriate and effective the Cocopah Tribe, and the Pascua Ya- to Tribal Nations. She believes we highest financial interest in a gaming instruction. qui Tribe discussed issues pertaining need to break down all the barriers operation. It would have limited tribes to tribal sovereignty, energy indepen- that hold Native Americans back and to conducting gaming on only one Analysis provided by PACE.LLP. dence, poverty, water, and gaming. The build ladders of opportunity for all contiguous parcel of land, likely in an www.pacellp.com meeting was arranged by then AZ State Native American people. That includes attempt to limit “reservation shopping”. Senator Carlyle Begay (R), a member removing obstacles that contribute to The bill would have also raised the cap of the Navajo Nation and candidate for addiction, high unemployment and on fees paid annually by each gaming the United States House of Representa- poverty rates on many reservations. At operation from $8M to $16M. tives in the AZ-1 seat. (Should Trump the core of Clinton’s agenda is a simple win, Begay would become natural idea: every child in America should be Governor Pence voted against the Presidential Election is Tuesday • November 8th, 2016 Exercise your Right to VOTE!!