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Ben Ray Luján: The BLM has testified that this legislation would not affect tribal interests or allottees, while the bill itself…

On the recordJune 4, 2019
The BLM has testified that this legislation would not affect tribal interests or allottees, while the bill itself includes language that recognizes the rights of Navajo allottees such as yourself, Ms. Hesuse, to continue to develop their lands.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan discusses the implications of legislation on tribal interests.

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