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Davids Calls on Congress to Fully Address Needs of Indian Country in Economic Relief Package

Statement

Date: March 25, 2020
Issues: Indigenous Peoples Economy and Fiscal Federal, State and Local Relations

Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement calling on Congress to fully address the needs of Indian County in any economic relief package:

"Any economic relief package that Congress puts forward must fully address the needs of Indian Country. I'm working with my colleagues to ensure that the federal government upholds its legal trust responsibility and provides proper funding for Tribes so they can access life-saving resources during this public health crisis. We will not let the needs of Tribal communities be overlooked."


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