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The Delawares' Right to Share in a $9.1 Million Judgment

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_32_3_0002
The Delawares' Right to Share in a $9.1 Million Judgment
The Delawares' Right to Share in a $9.1 Million Judgment

Dates

  • September 28, 1972
  • 95th Congress (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the proposed amendment to include Delaware's not previously included in legislation, suggesting that those over 65 years old should receive 100% of the per capita payment, and that applications from those who have already received payments from different tribes should be denied. It also states that the Department of the Interior stands to gain much more than the Delawares and should be responsible for the expense of litigation.

Extent

4 pages

Policy Area

Native Americans; Law; Congress; Native Americans

Creator unknown

Congress 95th Congress (1977-1979)

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Delaware Indians; Shawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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