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FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2002

In an editorial, The Norwich Bulletin calls on the federal recognition process to be reformed.

The paper says the Clinton administration ignored the advice of Bureau of Indian Affairs "experts" and decided to recognize six tribes. The paper says it supports efforts by Congress to dedicate more funding and staff to the issue.

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Editorial: Tribal recognition process is overdue for an overhaul (The Norwich Bulletin 3/15)

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