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Rick Allen: We need to step back and reflect on what the Congress intended in terms of empowering tribal governments.

On the recordMay 20, 2009
We need to step back and reflect on what the Congress intended in terms of empowering tribal governments.
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Rick Allen
Republican · Georgia

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Ron Allen calls for reflection on Congress's intent to empower tribal governments.

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