[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 145 (Monday, October 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1505]
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BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, AND INDIAN HEALTH 
           SERVICE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION, 2014

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                               speech of

                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 12, 2013

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, H.J. Res 80 would provide sequester-
level funding for a limited number of federal programs that serve 
Native American Tribes. I support ensuring that the federal government 
plays a strong role in addressing the needs of tribal communities and I 
voted against H.J. Res 80 because it doesn't do that. It provides less 
than 50% of funding that tribes receive from the federal government and 
omits a number of important programs.
  This legislation is merely the latest iteration of the Republican 
piecemeal funding strategy they hope can provide cover from the fallout 
of their ongoing reckless shutdown. It is not part of any serious 
effort to reopen the government. It is time to end this shutdown and 
get to work making necessary tough budget decisions.

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