WASHINGTON (CNN) � President Barack Obama intends to add a senior policy adviser for Native American affairs to his White House staff shortly, first lady Michelle Obama revealed Monday.
The first lady made the announcement while speaking to employees at the Interior Department � the latest stop in her ongoing meet-and-greet tour of federal departments and agencies.
�Barack has pledged to honor the unique government-to-government relationship between tribes and the federal government,� she said. The new senior staffer �will be tasked to work with tribes (on) issues such as sovereignty, health care (and) education � all central to the well-being of Native American families and the prosperity of tribes all across this country.�
The first lady also indicated that the Interior Department will play a critical role in one of the administration�s �highest priorities � securing America�s energy future.�
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