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Michael Arcuri: “The Federal government cannot continue to simply throw up its hands and insist that the tribes and local governments…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2009
The Federal government cannot continue to simply throw up its hands and insist that the tribes and local governments resolve these difficult and complex issues by themselves.
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Michael Arcuri
New York

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Arcuri emphasizes the need for federal engagement in tribal issues.

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