FEMA official addresses USET

WASHINGTON – Until last month, Tribal Nations under the Stafford Act have been labeled as political subdivisions of the state in which they reside.  This changed in January when Congress adopted the Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill (H.R. 152), where the intent...

USET continues support of VAWA

WASHINGTON – For almost 20 years, Indian Country has enjoyed the benefits that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has afforded by funding training, technical assistance, and support to shelters for abused spouses. Right down to the last gavel of the 112th...