More Natives step into Legislature

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OLYMPIA — Wrapped in Pendleton blankets and honored by neighboring tribes, four members of the state Legislature were recognized Monday night in a ceremony celebrating the largest number of Washington lawmakers ever claiming American Indian or Alaska Native heritage.

The increase parallels national growth, with 64 Native people serving in legislatures in 14 states, up from 50 people last year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Oklahoma has by far the most, with 18 Native lawmakers. Alaska and Montana are next with nine each, then New Mexico with six, and Washington with four.



http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2003515951_indian10m.html

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1. Thats very good news...although, I was upset Diane Benson

lost so badly in Alaska...but the times are changing, thats for sure...:D