Hay makers: More posturing by Congress over tribes

 
The Oklahoman Editorial
Published: May 7, 2009

U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee , wants the federal government to apologize to American Indian tribes for the wrongs the government has perpetrated against them through the years. There have been many, to be sure. The apology Boren is proposing "doesn’t recognize the complexity of these wrongs,” but would be "an important step in moving forward.”

The congressman’s motives are sincere...


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