02/02/2016
https://www.congress.gov...
"The State of North Carolina has already by state law recognized the Lumbee Indians under that tribal name. Giving official recognition to the Lumbee Indians means a great deal to the 4,000 Indians inv..."
"We are honored to be testifying here today alongside the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Timothy Kaine, who, in his inaugural address, pledged his strong support for Federal recognition of t..."
"The practice was supported when the eugenics movement...was endorsed by Virginia universities."
"We think that as a matter of equity and good conscience it is time for the Lumbee Tribe to be recognized."