Indians bargain for more than trinkets in energy wealth
The energy rich tribes own half the uranium reserves and large coal oil and gas holdings. The tribal energy council aims to maximize value, renegotiating old leases and pushing for environmental safeguards. Leaders like Navajo chairman Peter McDonald push for education funds and long term development.
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