We are seeing some improvement, we are starting to see some gains, connecting homes to sewer and water treatment systems in villages like Akiachak and Stebbins.
The federal government has a trust responsibility to protect the water rights of Native peoples.
I want to shift to the issue that you raised, Ms. Davidson.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I think this is something we all need to be working on.
It should shock us as Alaskans. It should shock us as Americans that basic, basic matters like safe water, drinking wate...
This is an issue we probably want to come back to and have a discussion with the Assistant Secretary as well.
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