Seneca Nation's Snyder Heads to White House WASHINGTON, D.C. (wned) - The president of the Seneca Nation of Indians will meet with President Obama and representatives of more than 500 Native America tribes in Washington today.

Seneca President Barry Snyder calls the White House Tribal Nations Conference a unique opportunity to communicate directly with the president and his administration.

Obama committed during his election campaign to meet regularly with tribal leaders to discuss Native American issues and how his administration can meet their needs.

The Seneca Nation continues to oppose efforts by New York State to collect taxes on tribal tobacco sales. Senecas say long-standing federal treaties prohibit states and other governments from taxing Indian nations.


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