If we are saying that we are agreeing with our self governance and self determination tribes we have this level of accountability, it is tough to discern whether there is any real policy reason why tribes shouldn't have the exact same authority for 477 funds within a 477 plan.
Murkowski advocates for equal authority for tribes over 477 funds.
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