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On the recordMay 23, 2017
It is essential that the Federal government meet its trust responsibilities to Native American Indians, and oversight of Indian programs is a very important piece to ensuring that these commitments are appropriately met.
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Sanford Bishop
Democratic · Georgia

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Bishop emphasizes the government's duty to support Native American programs.

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