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These statutes are a sad reminder of the hostile aggression and overt racism displayed by the early federal government toward Native Americans as the government attempted to 'assimilate' them into what was considered 'modern society.'
The idea that these laws were ever considered is disturbing, but the fact that these laws remain on our books is--at best--an oversight.
I think what we will do is just in terms of since there are just a few of us here, I think we are going to try to do one more round.
I would just ask for the record if you don't know if there is, could we get you to followup with the Committee and find out whether or not there is someone responsible for keeping track of the 114s?
the RESPECT Act is one small step Congress can take to heal some of the wrongs imparted upon Native Americans by the Federal Government.
Would there be any reason why we shouldn't be able to keep track of the number of 114 requests that are made and their outcomes?
in a few short moments Senate Democrats will have a decision to make. Will they side with American families and expectant mothers dealing with the Zika virus or will they side with their far left political allies? According to media…
And I will follow, correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
the lack of consultation with stakeholders is striking, and it further indicates not only the flawed nature of this demonstration.
I would like to ask all of my colleagues a simple question: How many more constitutional rights are we going to give up in response to Islamic terror? Coming from a business background, I certainly found out the way to reach agreement is…
ICBA strongly supports the Community Bank Access to Capital Act (S. 1816), sponsored by Committee Member Senator Mike Rounds and Senator Roy Blunt.
it is truly an honor to work with the Senator from Georgia, the chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. I can tell you that on behalf of the 72,000 veterans from South Dakota, it is work that needs to be done. We appreciate the…
2 weeks ago I came to the Senate floor to discuss the numerous foreign policy failures of the Obama administration. While there has been no shortage of examples over the past 7 years, I wish to revisit one particular subject from the…
Would it be fair to say they need to be managed?
Is it fair to say that right now, if--over the long-term basis, every time the interest rate that we have to pay at the Federal level goes up by a quarter point, it is estimated that approximately a $50 billion a year additional increase…
So you are talking--just to begin with, you are saying the Affordable Care Act needs to be reformed----