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On the recordNovember 3, 2009
We have seen the impact in terms of the cost, the time lines. Resolution is multi-generational.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski highlights the long-term challenges and costs of the recognition process for tribes.

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