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On the recordSeptember 17, 2009
It is well documented that we as the Federal Government are failing in meeting our obligation to provide health care to Native Americans.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall highlights the government's failure in providing healthcare to Native Americans.

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