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On the recordNovember 17, 2010
The number could be even higher, if this legislation is passed and the barriers to expand self-governance that are in the Title IV of the Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act are eliminated.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell discusses potential growth of federally-recognized tribes with new legislation.

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