11/08/2006
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"I do hope that we can get the Little Shell Recognition Bill across the finish line."
"The overriding concern that presents itself in Indian Country, and what this legislation seeks to address, is the absence of fully functioning economies on far too many reservations."
"If we are impeding upon sovereignty, it is over with."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Senator Jon Tester, Senator Maria Cantwell and Senator Tom Udall for the introduction of Senate Bill 3261--The Native American Business Incubators Progra..."