Kristi Noem said "this was not the intent of the law, to jeopardize them and their opportunities to provide for their families." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016

this was not the intent of the law, to jeopardize them and their opportunities to provide for their families.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Noem argues the ACA's employer mandate negatively affects Native American tribes' economic opportunities.

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