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    Palin addresses Alaska Natives convention

    By Rachel D’Oro
    Anchorage, Alaska (AP)

    Gov. Sarah Palin, criticized by some as indifferent to Alaska Natives, says she has formed a new gubernatorial subcabinet that will focus on issues in rural, largely Native parts of the state.

    Many Alaska Natives say Palin has ignored them and failed to protect their ancient traditions during her tenure, even though her husband is part Alaska Native.

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  • #2
    YEAH, she sent a video to address the AFN convention, big friggin' whoopity do, it was very lame!

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      wow who is saying this. i've heard just the opposite. that she has met with nearly all the tribes there and they like her. sheeesh, "news" media...

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