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On the recordOctober 27, 2015
It would take away the option for tribes to rightfully petition the government for Federal recognition in a more open, objective, scientific, evidence-based and transparent process.
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Raul Ruiz
Democratic · California

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Ruiz argues the bill limits tribes' ability to seek federal recognition.

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