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Kristi Noem: “But clearly, because they were exempted from the individual mandate, the intent of the law is clear that Native…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
But clearly, because they were exempted from the individual mandate, the intent of the law is clear that Native Americans should not face this kind of penalty, especially in areas like I have, in South Dakota, where they are impoverished already, and have a difficult time with economic development.
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota

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Noem emphasizes the need for Native Americans to be exempt from penalties due to economic hardships.

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