I appreciate any work you can do on that because I think that would help solve not all but certainly a fair amount of the problem.
You have been incredible in the position.
Do you see an opportunity for more Tribal consultation with the Department? And, if you do see that, what would that look like?
But you will not have the capability to extend it, it will have to be done by Congress?
By returning these lands to Tribes, the Land Buy-Back Program has helped Tribal Governments in a number of ways.
Addressing the problem of land fractionalization is an important step for Indian Country.
This program is a critical step in restoring tribal land and empowering tribal governments.
And how was that time decided, that 45? Was that a negotiated agreement or was that an agreement that the Department came up with?
It will take action by Congress.
I want to thank you all for the work you do and I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.
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