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Pamunkey Tribe told to wait longer for decision on recognition
Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has again
delayed a decision on federal recognition for the Pamunkey Tribe of Virginia.
The tribe expected a decision on August 20 but the BIA requested a 90-day extension at tat time. Now the agency is telling the tribe to wait until December 20.
The tribe filed its letter of intent in June 2009, according to the BIA's Office of Federal
Acknowledgment. The petition was placed on the "ready" list in July 2012.
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Decision on federal recognition for Pamunkey Indian Tribe delayed once again (The Tidewater Review 11/20) Related Stories:
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Decision on federal recognition for Pamunkey Indian Tribe delayed once again (The Tidewater Review 11/20) Related Stories:
BIA delays decision on Pamunkey Tribe recognition petition (09/11)
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