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Gregorio Sablan: “Ever since, the Insular Cases have been used to block territorial efforts for equal treatment in essential Federal…”

On the recordMay 11, 2021
Ever since, the Insular Cases have been used to block territorial efforts for equal treatment in essential Federal programs from Medicaid and food stamps to SSI.
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Gregorio Sablan
Northern Mariana Islands

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Sablan highlights the negative impact of the Insular Cases on territories.

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