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Ed Markey: The HEARTH Act would allow tribes to develop their own leasing regulations and make leasing decisions on tribal Trust at…

On the recordNovember 2, 2011
The HEARTH Act would allow tribes to develop their own leasing regulations and make leasing decisions on tribal Trust at the tribal level rather than waiting for BIA approval.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey discusses the benefits of the HEARTH Act for tribal leasing.

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