On the recordMay 17, 2016
In 2003, Alaska's own Senator Ted Stevens singled out Alaska Tribes for exceptionally harsh financial restrictions.
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congress.govIn 2003, Alaska's own Senator Ted Stevens singled out Alaska Tribes for exceptionally harsh financial restrictions.
Ted Stevens criticized funding restrictions impacting Alaska Tribes' financial resources.
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