On the recordOctober 21, 2009
This Committee is not going to be in the business of trying to recognize what is an Indian tribe or who belongs to an Indian tribe.
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congress.govThis Committee is not going to be in the business of trying to recognize what is an Indian tribe or who belongs to an Indian tribe.
Dorgan emphasizes the Committee's focus on energy issues rather than tribal recognition.
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