Back in Montana, we believe that our tribes should have the freedom to develop their own natural resources if they choose especially due to the high unemployment rates that we see, oftentimes in excess of 50 percent, and the need for essential services in their communities.
Steve Daines: “Back in Montana, we believe that our tribes should have the freedom to develop their own natural resources if they…”
On the recordApril 29, 2015
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Daines advocates for tribal resource development due to high unemployment.
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