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On the recordApril 21, 2015
Federal recognition is not an act of symbolism. It carries with it a number of unique benefits, rights, and immunities for Indian tribes.
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Don Young
Republican · Alaska

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Don Young emphasizes the importance and implications of federal recognition for Indian tribes.

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