Sen. Johnson concerned for tribes

Melmer, David Indian Country Today (Lakota Times) 06-02-2004 Tribal success tied to national politics WASHINGTON - Democratic Senator Tim Johnson, D-S.D., has a memory of what Indian country did for his political career in 2002. He wants the same outcome for the 2004 election with American Indian voters coming to the front and showing they can participate in the process. June 1 will be a test for the American Indian vote and for others in South Dakota.

The voters will choose a person to fill out the remainder of Bill Janklow's term in Congress. Janklow resigned in January ...

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