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November 10, 2011

Native American Economic Development

Witnesses testified on the major economic struggles many Native communities face. They focused on the high unemployment rate, financial educ… read more

Witnesses testified on the major economic struggles many Native communities face. They focused on the high unemployment rate, financial educations, and Native American Natural Foods (South Dakota), and CDFIs (Community Development Funds). CDFIs provide capital to small business owned and operated by various tribes, allowing them to hire tribal members and infuse revenue into the community. close

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Daniel K. Akaka U.S. Senator [D] Hawaii
Dante Desiderio Executive Director Native American Financial Officers Association

Tanya Fiddler Executive Director Four Bands Community Development Fund (South Dakota)
Tim P. Johnson U.S. Senator [D] South Dakota
Jeff Merkley U.S. Senator (Class 2) [D] Oregon
Martin Olsson President Eagle Bank (Montana)
Richard C. Shelby U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Alabama
Jon Tester U.S. Senator (Class 1) [D] Montana
Mark Tilsen President Native American Natural Foods (South Dakota)
Sue Woodrow Vice President Montana Financial Education Coalition->Board of Directors

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Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

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Program ID:: 302616-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Nov 10, 2011 | 8:18pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:: Jan 13, 2012 | 7:13am EST | C-SPAN 3

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Nov 10, 2011 | 8:18pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Nov 11, 2011 | 2:22am EST | C-SPAN 3
Nov 11, 2011 | 5:42am EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 11, 2011 | 1:55pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 14, 2011 | 9:35am EST | C-SPAN 2
Jan 13, 2012 | 12:13am EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 13, 2012 | 7:13am EST | C-SPAN 3

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