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On the recordOctober 7, 2009
For Alaskans, it's critical that we come to agreement on this issue of the Sealaska lands bill so we can move forward on the larger issues of the future of Tongass.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Emphasizes the importance of reaching an agreement on the Sealaska lands bill.

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