05/22/2013
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"As Senator Begich has noted, our Native people live in some of the poorest, most geographically and most economically isolated places in the country."
"Our Alaskan people understanding waiting and being patient."
"I believe Alaska Native participation in the 8(a) program overall has been one of the most successful programs this government has done."
"ANCSA corporations are among the State's top employers, providing jobs for more than 30,000 people."