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Tom Udall: “For too long now, Indian Country has been knocking at the door of the Farm Bill asking for a seat at the table with…”

On the recordJanuary 16, 2018
For too long now, Indian Country has been knocking at the door of the Farm Bill asking for a seat at the table with States, counties and other stakeholders, asking for their due as sovereign governments.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall highlights the need for tribal representation in Farm Bill discussions.

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