Bill introduced to extend federal recognition to Lumbee Tribe

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Bill introduced to extend federal recognition to Lumbee Tribe
Monday, April 29, 2013
Filed Under: Recognition
More on: 113th, house, lumbee, north carolina

Two members of Congress introduced a bill to extend federal recognition
to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

During the height of the termination era in the 1950s, Congress passed
a law that identified the Lumbees as "Indians" but denied them the
benefits associated with federal status. H.R.1803 would clarify the
tribe's federal recognition once and for all.

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-North Carolina), a new
member of Congress, and Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-North Carolina).

The Obama administration supported a similar version of the bill during
the 112th Congress.

Get the Story:
U.S. Reps. Hudson, McIntyre seek federal recognition for Lumbee Tribe
of North Carolina (The Fayetteville Observer 4/27)

via http://www.indianz.com/News/2013/009502.asp
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