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Jon Tester: “In these programs and as you are gathering information, is there any opportunity or effort, either one, to talk to the…”

On the recordMay 17, 2011
In these programs and as you are gathering information, is there any opportunity or effort, either one, to talk to the folks on the ground in Indian country to find out how they feel they could be served in a way that makes sense both from an effective standpoint and a monetary standpoint?
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester emphasizes the importance of engaging with Native Americans about their needs.

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