Lisa Murkowski said "Unfortunately, the median income of American Indian Alaska Native families is around $48,000. 26 percent of American Indian Alaska Native people make less than $500 a week." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 9, 2024

Unfortunately, the median income of American Indian Alaska Native families is around $48,000. 26 percent of American Indian Alaska Native people make less than $500 a week.

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Lisa Murkowski

Republican · Alaska

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Editor's note · Context

Murkowski presents statistics on the economic struggles of Native families.

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