CHEYENNE
RIVER SIOUX TRIBE
PRESS
RELEASE: 12-10-03
D.
Alice LaClaire
Public Relations Coordinator
Phone: 605-964-8308
In
light of The Veteran’s Affairs and Housing
and Urban Development (VA-HUD) Appropriations Bill
and the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services
(CARES) that are detrimental to all the veterans
nationwide especially to those in the rural areas,
the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is hosting a Veterans
Hearing in Eagle Butte, South Dakota to provide
the Veterans in the region an opportunity to be
heard.
The
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is inviting all Veterans,
Tribal Leaders and interested parties to provide
testimony in the upcoming Veterans Hearing on December
16, 2003 beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at
the Cultural Center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
The
Cultural Center is located at the east end of town
next to the Super 8 on Highway 212. Anyone needing
a ride to the Cultural Center may contact the Tribal
Chairman’s Office at 964-4155 and lunch will
also be provided.
Harold
Frazier, Chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
stated that, “It is imperative for all Veterans
to voice their concerns and needs as this Bill will
have a negative impact on all veterans.” The
Tribe has also invited Danna Jackson, Legislative
Aide from Senator Tim Johnson’s Office to
be in attendance to listen to the concerns on Veterans
issues.
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