It is way past time to rectify the situation, and this bill has key language that puts us on track for several major projects related to that.
Jeff Merkley: “It is way past time to rectify the situation, and this bill has key language that puts us on track for several major…”
On the recordApril 27, 2016
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Merkley emphasizes the need to fulfill promises to tribes affected by dam projects.
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