Anti relocation bills die as rebirth seen
Three federal bills seeking to halt Navajo relocation are likely to die with Congress adjournment. Navajo officials say this won’t block efforts. the DeConcini bill gains support and could be reintroduced in January. Senate sponsors Matsunaga Cranston and Riegle joined, signaling momentum for anti relocation aims.
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Big Mountain Defense/Offense lawyer under federal probe
Flagstaff Arizona att orney Lee Brooke Phillips linked to the Big Mountain Legal Defense/Offense Committee faces a yearlong federal inquiry. The Legal Services Corporation audit cites outside legal work and political advocacy on government time, with warnings ignored by Phillips and tensions with former director Tom Berning. Phillips denies wrongdoing, and investigators note potential risks to client services and funding.
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Lee Phillips defends legal services work amid federal report
Former Coconino County Legal Services attorney Lee Phillips tells Independent the federal report on him and the office is overblown. He cites complaints to Legal Services HQ and Reagan administration opposition to suing the federal government. He discusses community impact duties, late hours, and sleeping in the office while serving Navajo relocation cases. See PHILLIPS, page 2.
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Hopi approve seventh homesite for relocatees
Hopi Tribal Council approved a seventh homesite on new Hopi lands for relocatees from the Jeddito Valley. Chairman Ivan Sidney said the 14-0 vote marks ongoing relocations under the partition and land settlement act. Hubert Sequi family received a three acre site as the council plans to review more sites Wednesday.
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Fireworks noise at Gallup High spurs school board clash
Gallup residents complained at a Gallup-McKinley County Schools meeting about fireworks from Gallup High School home games at Public School Stadium injuring pets and raising bills. Board approved low level fireworks and said no violations on school property, while awaiting city attorney opinion. Enrollment stands at 12,362 with kindergarten under projection. 40th day census is Oct. 20.
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Navajo college students quiz Zah on scholarships in race
Navajo Community College students grill Chairman Zah in Zahile on tribal scholarships. They press him on MacDonald claims and cost, noting Zah says full coverage for all graduates is impossible, citing a program rewarding good grades.
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