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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
It is a travesty! Further, it is a problem that will continue to have negative impacts for generations to come.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Dorgan emphasizes the ongoing health disparities faced by Native Americans due to failed federal policies.

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