Tom Udall acknowledges Chairman Akaka before asking questions.
06/13/2012
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Healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives is an important issue, and I thank you for giving it the attention it deserves.
I look forward to discussing your proposal to authorize mandatory funding for the program starting in 2017.
This is a good budget request, but it is worth noting that it is only a downpayment on the needs in Indian country.
We have to honor that commitment. Support for the budget of the Indian Health Service helps ensure that we do that.