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Thomas Daschle: It is our hope that BIA funds can be made available to the tribe for these pressing law enforcement needs during fiscal…

On the recordSeptember 18, 1997
It is our hope that BIA funds can be made available to the tribe for these pressing law enforcement needs during fiscal year 1998. If there is special consideration for the funding requirements of underfunded tribes pursuant to section 118 of this bill, would you agree that the BIA should consider providing up to $650,000 to the Yankton Sioux Tribe for these purposes?
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Discussing funding for law enforcement needs of the Yankton Sioux Tribe.

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