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February 17, 2012
ON Congress disbands investigation committee after Kemble’s resignation

Congressional appropriations committee schedules meeting to consider next moves regarding the Nation’s finances after Kemble resigns as Treasurer

In wake of William Kemble’s resignation as Osage Nation Treasurer, the Second ON Congress ended its 15th Special Session investigation to determine whether Kemble should face a removal trial.

Principal Chief John Red Eagle has also formally accepted Kemble’s resignation and announced that ON Comptroller Michael Lewis will serve as interim treasurer. Kemble issued his written resignation on Feb. 8 addressed to Congress, Chief Red Eagle and the Osage Minerals Council.

January 24, 2012
Osage Nation Congress OK’s special election resolution

Special election to be held Aug. 13; four Osage Minerals Estate-related questions will be on special election ballot

During the 14th Special Session, the Second Osage Nation Congress passed a resolution calling for a special election to be held Aug. 13. The special election date follows the recommendation of the ON Election Board, which decided on the Aug. 13 election during its Jan. 18 meeting.

There are six expiring Congressional terms up for grabs, so the June 4 ballot will contain names of those candidates seeking office and will also contain questions on seven proposed Constitutional amendments unrelated to the Minerals Estate.

December 13, 2011
Scholarship bill gets passed unanimously by ON Congress

Congressional supplemental appropriation bill adds $2.5 million to Education Department budget

Osage students will have their scholarships from the Nation.

The Second Osage Nation Congress unanimously passed an appropriation bill to fund the higher education scholarship program for the spring 2012 semester during its Special Session on Dec. 8.

October 4, 2011
Market raises and education bonuses cornerstone of Merit implementation

Principal Chief John Red Eagle signs Merit bill into law

Many things are changing in the Nation’s Executive Branch as employees will receive Merit Pay for Performance bonuses for the first time in the Nation’s history.

Delary Walters, who compiled the market raises and education credit bonuses for the merit system, is now the Nation’s Human Resources director. Her first day was Sept. 29. Former director Bill Foster remains in HR as a senior adviser. Clint Hill, who previously served as controller in the accounting department is now the HR benefits analyst.

March 23, 2011
Congress passes new budget parameter act

Motion to advance bill to a final vote approved on Day Two of Hun-Kah Session

On Day Two of the Hun-Kah Session, the Second Osage Nation Congress unanimously passed a revised budget parameters act for the Nation’s government entities to follow when setting their operational budgets.

ONCA 11-32, “an act to establish parameters and limitations for the budget of the Osage Nation,” was successfully advanced to a final vote during the March 23 session. Its sponsor is Congressman Raymond Red Corn with Congressmen Daniel Boone and Eddy Red Eagle as co-sponsors.

September 22, 2010
Chief Red Eagle’s budget causes friction with some members of Congress

Office of the Chiefs budget approximately $214,000 higher than last budget filed for Gray administration

[Editor's Note: This story was updated for clarification purposes on Sept. 23.]

Principal Chief John Red Eagle’s budget for the Office of the Chiefs has been causing some friction between some members of Congress and his staff. His budget contains new job titles for appointed members and he is claiming “Executive Privilege” when asked to provide job descriptions.

August 23, 2010
Chief Red Eagle signs his first bill into law

Appropriation modification for the furnishing of a funeral chapel for the Grayhorse district first bill signed into law by Red Eagle[

Principal Chief John Red Eagle signed his first five bills and one resolution into law Friday. The first bill signed into law, ONCA 10-78, is an appropriation modification for the furnishing of a funeral chapel for the Grayhorse district.

Five bills signed into law:

ONCA 10-78 An act to provide an appropriation modification to ONCA 09-72, an appropriation to the Grayhorse Village Five-Man Board for the construction and furnishing of a funeral chapel. – Red Eagle

August 5, 2010
John Red Eagle and Scott BigHorse take oaths of office















In his first speech as Principal Chief, John Red Eagle said he would “call for a day of reconciliation” to bring everyone together.

July 21, 2010
Deadline extension to appeal the Nation's reservation status case granted
The Nation has until Oct. 22 to file an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, ON Congress passes appropriation bill for litigation
July 20, 2010
Red Eagle ‘looking to the future’ as next Osage Nation Principal Chief
Red Eagle will announce his administration before Aug. 4 inauguration. Red Eagle first full blood Osage Chief since Chief Paul Pitts
July 12, 2010
Second ON Congress meets for its first Special Session
Appropriation bill to fund reservation status lawsuit to be considered, Branstetter elected Speaker
April 16, 2010
Osage Nation Congress votes publicly on gaming board confirmations, chooses Oberly

Congress rescinds secret ballot votes held April 7, 9

On the last day of the 2010 Hun-Kah Session Thursday, the Osage Nation Congress rescinded last week’s board confirmation votes conducted by secret ballot then voted again – in the open – on all board appointees which resulted in dismissals of George Pease and Elizabeth Lohah Homer from the Gaming Enterprise Board.

Thursday’s votes come eight days after the Congress declined to confirm board members Frank Oberly, Pease and Chairwoman Homer in a secret ballot vote on April 7.

January 7, 2010
Osage budgets still in limbo as majority in Congress ponder amendments to cut salaries and halt new positions
The Nation’s daycare workers will be the hardest hit if salaries rolled back to 2009 levels
October 27, 2009
Five members of Congress meet behind locked doors to discuss budgetary cuts

Doors to congressional chambers dead bolted Tuesday while members of Congress discuss budgetary cuts