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On the recordOctober 21, 2011
the issue of the competition for the grants, I think, is an important one and unfortunately, it may be that in areas that might have greater need, you don't have the expertise to write the grants, just the structural issues, keep those who need access out.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski highlights challenges in accessing grants for tribes with greater needs.

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