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On the recordSeptember 17, 2009
The role of the Indian Tribal Governments Office is only as wide as the responsibility of the Internal Revenue Service.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Senator Udall discusses the scope of the Indian Tribal Governments Office's responsibilities.

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