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Indian Affairs Committee Approves Artman

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by Brad Jolly, Partner

September 20, 2006

On September 14, 2006, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee unanimously approved Carl Artman's nomination as Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs. The full Senate is expected to confirm Artman without any issues.

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