Byron Dorgan actually said...

Overall, the funding for tribal programs represents, I think, an attempt by the United States to meet treaty and trust obligations that are owed to tribal governments.

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Dorgan emphasizes the importance of funding to fulfill treaty obligations to tribes.

03/11/2009

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