Norma Torres actually said...

Absolutely, this is Congress, and the people's house. And Congress has exercised its plenary power and delegated the authority to recognize tribes to the Department of the Interior.

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Torres emphasizes Congress's authority in recognizing tribes and the need for process improvements.

10/27/2015

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