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Jeff Denham: In the opinion of the Department, is there a legal way for the Minnesota Chippewa Judgment Funds concerned in this bill…

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
In the opinion of the Department, is there a legal way for the Minnesota Chippewa Judgment Funds concerned in this bill to be distributed to the tribes or tribal members without an Act of Congress?
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Jeff Denham
Republican · California

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Denham questions the need for congressional approval for fund distribution.

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