On the recordNovember 3, 2009
This decision, which would fundamentally change the nature of tribal land in the United States, caught most individuals in the tribal community by surprise.
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congress.govTom Cole: “This decision, which would fundamentally change the nature of tribal land in the United States, caught most individuals…”
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Cole emphasizes the unexpected impact of the Carcieri decision on tribal land.
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