“We have in front of us a recession in the general economy, the consumer is dramatically

“We have in front of us a recession in the general economy, the consumer is dramatically retrenching their habits by cutting spending, and our financial system has sputtered. This isn’t necessarily a confidence builder because now everybody knows how precarious the financial system really is.”

Joseph Battipaglia

Chief investment officer at Ryan Beck & Co.

“She’s so busy she doesn’t have time for the tribes. There needs to be respect and a dialogue.”

Mike Williams

Alaska Inter-Tribal Council Chairman of Akiak, who says he’s been seeking an audience with Gov. Sarah Palin to address Eskimo concerns ever since she was elected governor.