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Three of Virginia's most influential lawmakers came to Capitol Hill on Thursday to lobby in favor of a long-stalled congressional bill that would give federal recognition to six Virginia American Indian tribes.
"This is something we've got to rectify," said Rep. James P. Moran, who testified before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs along with fellow Democrats Sen. Jim Webb and Gov. Tim Kaine. "This is about their pride and about their heritage and what they leave as a legacy to their children and grandchildren."See the full content of this document
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Lawmakers Back Indians' Recognition On Hill
Thursday's hearing was a milestone in the legislative process for the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition A...
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