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Barrasso Opening Statement at Hearing on Fiscal Year 2017 Budget for Indian Programs

Statement

Date: March 9, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Indigenous Peoples Government Budget and Spending

"Today the committee will examine the president's FY 2017 Indian Country budget.

"The United States continues to face a federal deficit and tight budgets.

"The funding provided to Indian people and Native communities is an important federal responsibility.

"The president's FY 2017 budget request calls for increases for tribal-related programs, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service.

"Whatever funding is provided for these tribal-related programs, it must be used effectively, efficiently, and be responsible in fulfilling federal responsibilities.

"But let me be clear, funding must reflect performance metrics.

"It is imperative that the executive branch provide Congress with the necessary data to support these funding requests.

"Today, we will hear from key federal agencies that serve Indian Country."


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