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Byron Dorgan: Correct, it does not change current law. It is our intent that the prevailing wage provisions in both the Indian Health…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2008
Correct, it does not change current law. It is our intent that the prevailing wage provisions in both the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act will continue to apply when Federal funds are used for the construction and renovation of Indian health facilities, except where such work is carried out by tribal or tribal organization employees.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the application of prevailing wage provisions in Indian health facility construction.

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