Oneida Indian Nation Applauds Harry Reid For Opposing DC NFL Team Name

The Oneida Indian Nation is thanking Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for speaking out against the name of Washington's NFL team, which he said "denigrates a race of people."

A bi-partisan group of lawmakers in Washington, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, have taken a stand against the Redskins nickname, as has President Obama.

The Oneida Indian Nation is behind the "Change the Mascot" campaign, urging Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to change the team's nickname.