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Herseth Sandlin visits Wakpa Sica center
January 10 2008 | Associated Press

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) The Wakpa Sica (WAHK'-pah SEECH-uh) Reconciliation Center near Fort Pierre is trying to move forward amid uncertainty over funding.

The project was authorized eight years ago at a cost of $18 million from the federal government. Less than half of that has been provided so far, even though construction was expected to be completed next year.

It received $245,000 last year. Congressman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she's optimistic it will get that much or more next year.

The project will include a mediation center, a tribal supreme court and exhibits.

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