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April 26, 2007 - Vilence Against Women and Methamphetamine Use

The Bureau of Indian Affairs says violence against Native women is on the rise due to methamphetamine use.

Citing the meth problem, the Bush administration is proposing to spend $16 million to beef up law enforcement in Indian Country. The money would be used to hire and train new police officers, increase staffing at detention center staff and provide drug enforcement training and public awareness campaigns. Read More