Oklahoma tribal nations feel strain of historic government shutdown
OKLAHOMA CITY – Impacts of the government shutdown are being felt across the state including tribal nations. Their leaders met in Oklahoma City on Thursday to talk about how the shutdown and funding cuts are impacting everything from food and education to treaty rights.
The annual meeting of Oklahoma tribal nations came at a critical time, as we face the longest government shutdown in history. Tribal leaders said they have had to work fast to meet their citizen’s needs…