Heidi Heitkamp: Remember ND’s Native Americans during Global Poverty Week

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Heidi Heitkamp: Remember ND’s Native Americans during Global Poverty Week
By: Heidi Heitkamp, Guest Columnist

A day doesn’t go by without someone asking me about North Dakota’s economic success. Because of the energy boom and the hard work of folks across the state, our unemployment rate is the lowest in the nation and our tax revenue is hitting record highs. I am proud of our state’s success and will continue working tirelessly to support North Dakota’s growth.

However, it is important to remember that, despite our fortunes, there are many North Dakotans living in extreme poverty.

This is especially true for those living in North Dakota’s Indian country, a population that has continued to increase over the years.

This week, folks around the world who do not live in poverty are taking the Global Poverty Project challenge to spend just $1.50 a day on food. ....

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