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Mark Begich: “We need those amendments, the tribal courts need that concurrent jurisdiction and authority.”

On the recordApril 1, 2014
We need those amendments, the tribal courts need that concurrent jurisdiction and authority.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Senator Begich emphasizes the need for amendments to strengthen tribal court authority.

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