We need to weigh in on behalf of those who promote freedom and tolerance.
We are all grappling with this sort of frustration and challenge, potential loss of U.S. prestige in the area over this ...
If the chemical weapons were in existence and could be used, that would be a knockout punch.
Congress has the power to recognize Native American Tribes. And it has exercised this power in the past.
the Lumbee Recognition Act--which I have introduced with my colleague from North Carolina, Senator Burr--would rectify t...
The bill... would extend Federal Recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Monacan Indian Natio...
Only recognition.
But, I want to be clear--the Lumbee do NOT want recognition on the backs of other tribes.
This federal recognition for Virginia's native peoples is long overdue.
I believe that option is simply too little too late.
It is time the government of the United States finally recognizes them. I strongly urge your support for S. 1074.
I very much appreciate the opportunity to be here to talk about this important recognition of Virginia tribes.
We need to ensure that the Lumbee Tribe receives the recognition it deserves.
It is my hope that this Committee will move quickly to approve S. 1074.
what we have put this tribe through is disgraceful.
The bill seeks to rectify this injustice by recognizing these tribes, six tribes that were situated in Eastern Virginia ...
Through all of these hearings, there has been no dispute that the problem exists and that something has to be done to ad...
You mentioned also that there are some crimes--there appears to be a mens rea requirement, intent implied.
