Legislative Hearing

Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 285, S. 558 & S. 555

Date: April 9, 2003

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Russell

Room: 485

Agenda:

S. 285, to Authorize the Integration and Consolidation of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs and Services Provided by Indian Tribal Governments, and for other purposes
S. 558, a bill to Elevate the Director of the Indian Health Service to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes
S. 555, to Establish the Native American Health and Wellness Foundation, and for other purposes

Witnesses

Panel 1

Panel I

Dr. William Raub

Assist Secretary for Planning and Evaluation

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Washington, D.C. - Accompanied by: MR. MICHEL LINCOLN, Deputy Director, Indian Health Service, Rockville, MD

Panel 2

Panel II

Ms. Julia Davis-Wheeler

Chair

National Indian Health Board (NIHB)

Denver, CO

Panel II

Mr. Hoskie Benally, Jr.

CEO

Our Youth, Our Future, Inc.

Farmington, NM