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Mike Thompson: “Unfortunately, the proposed rule could unintentionally make it easier for illegitimate claims to be granted.”

On the recordApril 21, 2015
Unfortunately, the proposed rule could unintentionally make it easier for illegitimate claims to be granted.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Thompson warns that new rules may facilitate illegitimate tribal recognition claims.

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