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Ted Budd: “The more than 60,000 North Carolina members of the Lumbee Tribe have waited decades for federal recognition. They…”

On the recordMay 25, 2025
The more than 60,000 North Carolina members of the Lumbee Tribe have waited decades for federal recognition. They deserve the same rights, privileges, and respect granted to other Native American tribes throughout our country.
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Ted Budd
Republican · North Carolina

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Budd advocates for equal recognition and rights for the Lumbee Tribe.

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