It is helping us prove that the Federal role isn't about dictating what localities can or can't do and how to do it, but rather offering them the resources and tools to help them realize their own visions for achieving the outcomes that we all want.
Federal government should provide resources, not dictate local actions.
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the $650 million that we are proposing for Native American housing block grants are our most important tool in helping to increase the quality and availability of housing in Indian country.
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