Jeff Merkley actually said...

I really think that it's so important to recognize that a lot more has to be done and your budget in terms of our management of Indian Affairs and your budget requests a total of $4.2 billion for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education.

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Merkley emphasizes the need for increased funding for Indian Affairs management.

06/15/2021

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