On the recordAugust 16, 2012
I would ask that in addition to supported Federal agency action that you also support S. 2283, which would allow tribal government to directly request a Presidential disaster declaration.
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congress.govJeff Bingaman: “I would ask that in addition to supported Federal agency action that you also support S. 2283, which would allow tribal…”
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Bingaman advocates for a bill to expedite disaster recovery for tribal governments.
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