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On the recordSeptember 12, 2012
I have been working with the Indian Tribes and many Tribal communities are concerned about the financial literacy and financial empowerment of their Tribal members.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Akaka emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for Tribal communities.

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