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Jeff Merkley: “I remain concerned that CMS' deference to state agencies on this issue represents a further erosion of the principle of…”

On the recordMay 9, 2018
I remain concerned that CMS' deference to state agencies on this issue represents a further erosion of the principle of tribal sovereignty and an abdication of the Federal Government's trust responsibilities.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley expresses concern over CMS undermining tribal sovereignty in Medicaid policies.

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