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Gary Peters: “The KBIC Settlement Act acknowledges the uncompensated taking by the Federal Government of the Reservation Swamp Lands.”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2023
The KBIC Settlement Act acknowledges the uncompensated taking by the Federal Government of the Reservation Swamp Lands.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Peters emphasizes the act's recognition of land compensation issues.

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