Small Tribes Say They Lack the Clout to Secure Federal Recognition www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/u...
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Small Tribes Say They Lack the Clout to Secure Federal Recognition
The federal government can confer health care, education, housing and casino rights, but for small bands like many in the Pacific Northwest, recognition takes political muscle they don’t have.
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