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Lumbee tribe of North Carolina sees politics snarl recognition by Washington
- The Lumbee Tribe has lobbied Congress since the 1980s to gain recognition as a sovereign nation.
- Lowery stated that the application process through the Office of Federal Acknowledgement is too lengthy and could take decades.
- The Office of Federal Acknowledgement initially ruled the Lumbee Tribe ineligible for recognition, but this was reversed in 2016.
- Lowery expressed concerns about the reception of the Lumbee's claims in Indian Country.
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Lumbee tribe of North Carolina sees politics snarl recognition by Washington
The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina is pushing forward on its fight for federal recognition even as political roadblocks appear to snarl their efforts.
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Mediafax In the first week of his mandate, President Donald Trump appeared to respect his commitment. He issued a decree by which the Department of Internal Affairs had issued a plan for federal recognition, a measure which the President of the Lumbee tribe, John Lowery, referred to as "an important step forward". However, a few months later, it is not clear whether Trump will take additional measures, according to the AP. The plan was presented…
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