Tom Udall: “Through this Act, Congress sought to empower, rather than undermine…”

On the recordApril 24, 2018

Through this Act, Congress sought to empower, rather than undermine, tribal governments.

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Tom Udall

Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall emphasizes the purpose of the Indian Reorganization Act to support tribal governance.

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Tom Udall: “Through this Act, Congress sought to empower, rather than undermine, tribal governments.”

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