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Lisa Murkowski: “More specifically, it is my understanding that by simply restating section 303 verbatim in this bill, Congress is not…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2008
More specifically, it is my understanding that by simply restating section 303 verbatim in this bill, Congress is not superseding or altering the effect of the prevailing wage provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act--including the exception referred to by the Senator from North Dakota applicable when construction or renovation work is carried out by employees of an Indian tribe or tribal organization--the regulations promulgated under that act.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing the implications of section 303 in relation to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

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