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Democratic Presidential Candidates to Debate in Indian Country

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by Brad Jolly, Partner

February 23, 2007

The Indigenous Democratic Network is going to host a Democtraic Presidential Debate in Indian Country called Prez on the Rez. Representatives of the Network are still deciding on a location, but have narrowed it down between the Sandia Pueblo and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. The debate is scheduled for August 23, 2007.

For more detailed information, visit the Indigenous Democratic Network's web site.

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