Kay Hagan actually said...

Despite generations of uninterrupted self-governing, the Lumbee still have not received full recognition by the Federal Government.

I urge the Committee to work on this bill, to approve this important legislation without delay.

It is long past time for the Lumbee to receive the full federal recognition they deserve.

Federal recognition is about more than federal resources and creating economic development opportunities for this community. It is about tri...