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On the recordFebruary 11, 2014
While VAWA was a step forward for all of the tribes in Indian Country, there is still a lot more work to be done to bring in parity.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell emphasizes the need for further improvements in tribal jurisdiction.

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