The block grant approach of the NAHASDA: First, respects tribal sovereignty in decisionmaking; second, provides tribes with flexibility in housing plans; and third, eliminates unnecessary red tape and obstacles to housing construction in Native communities.
Senator Campbell outlines the benefits of the NAHASDA block grant approach.
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