01/02/2017
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"Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, for holding this hearing to receive testimony from Interior Secretary Jewell on her views and priorities for Indian country."
"At no less than eight committee hearings, I have raised the issue of the enormous backlog of deferred maintenance on the 15 Indian irrigation projects operated by the BIA."
"The Office of the Inspector General issued a report on Indian oil and gas leasing last September."
"I just hope you realize that any new regulations are likely to exacerbate delays and costs and continue to hinder tribes in their efforts to develop their trust mineral resources."