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Fawn Sharp: “As the 117th Congress commences, Indian Country is in a national emergency that while intensified by the COVID-19…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
As the 117th Congress commences, Indian Country is in a national emergency that while intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic has its roots in the Federal Government's neglect of its fiduciary obligations to Indian Country.
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Fawn Sharp

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Fawn Sharp highlights the urgent crisis in Indian Country due to government neglect and COVID-19.

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