Young expresses gratitude towards Hanabusa for her contributions.
09/20/2011
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Only one comment, Kevin, that the Administration does not have the trust authority with Indian tribes. It is the Congress, only the Congress...
Federal recognition is not an act of symbolism. It carries with it a number of unique benefits, rights, and immunities for Indian tribes.
It, frankly, appears that this is a snub to this committee's oversight function, and it is a snub to me, personally, and I do not take that ...
It is past time for Congress to reassume control of the tribal recognition process.