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Heath Shuler: Members of Congress should not arbitrarily rule on the identity of a people without establishing the facts.

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
Members of Congress should not arbitrarily rule on the identity of a people without establishing the facts.
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Heath Shuler
North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Shuler emphasizes the need for factual basis in recognizing tribal identities.

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