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On the recordApril 23, 2013
This is why facilitating economic development in Indian Country should go hand in hand with protecting funding levels for all Indian programs.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Emphasizes the need for economic development alongside funding protection for Indian programs.

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