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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2003

Connecticut's two senators introduced a bill to reform the Bureau of Indian Affairs' federal recognition process.

The Tribal Recognition and Indian Bureau Enhancement (TRIBE) Act would codify the BIA's existing regulations into law. It would also increase funding for recognition from $900,000 to $10 million.

Get the Story:
Senators Renew Their Call For BIA Overhaul (The Hartford Courant 2/27)
Senators renew BIA reform bill (The Norwich Bulletin 2/27)
Senators Once More Seeking Tribal Recognition Reform (The New London Day 2/27)

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