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On the recordJune 10, 2009
This bill sets up a process whereby the United States can recognize a constituted Native Hawaiian governing entity.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono explains the purpose of the bill to establish a governing entity for Native Hawaiians.

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