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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I want to turn to tribal co-management. The Klamath Tribe in the southern part of Oregon, their reservation was taken back by the Government when the tribe was terminated.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley discusses the importance of tribal co-management and restoration of tribal lands.

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