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Deb Haaland: “The shutdown illustrated the importance of providing funds to Indian Country in some form of advance.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
The shutdown illustrated the importance of providing funds to Indian Country in some form of advance.
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Deb Haaland
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the impact of the government shutdown on healthcare services for Native Americans.

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