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Mazie Hirono: “Congress retains some jurisdiction because of the creation of the Hawaiian Homes Commissions Act.”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
Congress retains some jurisdiction because of the creation of the Hawaiian Homes Commissions Act.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Hirono clarifies Congress's ongoing responsibility towards Native Hawaiians.

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