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Tim Kaine: “Recognition of a tribe conveys a unique set of benefits, legal immunities and responsibilities.”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
Recognition of a tribe conveys a unique set of benefits, legal immunities and responsibilities.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine discusses the implications of tribal recognition on various stakeholders.

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