Ben Ray Luján actually said...

So in consideration with the Yakama tribe's questions, they would fall into that category and they would be included?

Let me be clear: As a matter of Federal Indian tax policy based on over a century of treaties, respect for tribal sovereignty and empowermen...

Tribal governments, like State and local entities, are not subject to Federal taxation.

It would be a grave injustice to tax revenues originating from lands held for the exclusive use and benefit of American Indians, who secured...