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On the recordOctober 27, 2015
Established in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution and held by the Supreme Court, Congress has exclusive and absolute authority over Indian affairs.
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Don Young
Republican · Alaska

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Don Young emphasizes Congress's authority over Indian affairs in relation to the bill.

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