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Ben Nighthorse Campbell: The block grant approach of the NAHASDA: First, respects tribal sovereignty in decisionmaking; second, provides tribes…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2002
The block grant approach of the NAHASDA: First, respects tribal sovereignty in decisionmaking; second, provides tribes with flexibility in housing plans; and third, eliminates unnecessary red tape and obstacles to housing construction in Native communities.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell
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congress.gov
Feb 13, 2002

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Senator Campbell outlines the benefits of the NAHASDA block grant approach.

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