Lisa Murkowski
31:15 - 31:56
"The committee has received more than 40 letters from tribes and tribal organizations that support your nomination, and those letters will be included in the hearing record."
“The committee has received more than 40 letters from tribes and tribal organizations that support your nomination, and those letters will be included in the hearing record.”
- Speaker
- Lisa Murkowski
- Timestamp
- 31:15 – 31:56
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- June 24, 2026
From the transcript
I also recognize your role in advancing the President's FY '27 budget proposal for IHS, which includes an 11% increase in funding, continued advanced appropriations, and full funding for contract support costs and 105L lease obligations. You noted that the budget submission reflected partnership and consultation with tribes. I think this is really important for every agency that fulfills the federal trust. Responsibility. The committee has received more than 40 letters from tribes and tribal organizations that support your nomination, and those letters will be included in the hearing record.
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