03/16/2009
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"I believe we can be able to do the grant program at certainly no more expense than currently exists, and maybe better, with our deep experience in grant making in the Department of Justice."
"Well, it is popular with this subcommittee, and popular with the Congress."
"The President challenged all of us to seek to improve the efficiency and productivity of the Government."
"I do agree with you that it is a very difficult situation, and Alaska has a particularly unusual situation without having specific Tribal lands that receive specific funds from the Government."