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Martin Heinrich: In May 2009, Congressman Heinrich introduced the HEARTH Act, which will offer willing Indian tribes the authority to…

On the recordApril 30, 2009
In May 2009, Congressman Heinrich introduced the HEARTH Act, which will offer willing Indian tribes the authority to enact their own tribal leasing regulations.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich discusses the introduction of the HEARTH Act to empower tribes with leasing authority.

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