It is time for Congress to free tribes from the NIA and grant all federally recognized tribes the authority and ability to make their own decisions about managing tribal resources.
John Williams: “It is time for Congress to free tribes from the NIA and grant all federally recognized tribes the authority and ability…”
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John Williams advocates for tribal autonomy in managing resources without congressional approval.
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