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On the recordMay 16, 2017
The Federal Government has treaty and trust responsibilities to provide vital services, including health care and education, to Native American and Alaska Native tribes.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall emphasizes the government's obligations to Native tribes for essential services.

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