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On the recordApril 5, 2015
Shutting down development will breed a cycle of displacement, which is antithetical to the purpose of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
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Dan Sullivan
Republican · Alaska

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Development is crucial for Alaska Natives' economic stability and future.

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