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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
The Budget is a historic step and the start of an ongoing conversation with Tribes to ensure the IHS system is meeting the healthcare needs in Indian Country.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the importance of the budget for Indian Health Service.

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