On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
Congress has repeatedly stated that the trust responsibility to provide health care extends to American Indians regardless of where they reside.
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congress.govCongress has repeatedly stated that the trust responsibility to provide health care extends to American Indians regardless of where they reside.
Affirmation of Congress's commitment to Indian health care.
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