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Tribes Get Access to Military Infrastructure Grants | Seattle News
A major new bill is poised to give tribal nations access to critical military infrastructure funding—something they’ve been denied despite being vital neighbors to bases like Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Fairchild Air Force Base. Senators Patty Murray and James Lankford are leading the effort to amend the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to include tribes, recognizing their essential role in supporting troops and military readiness. With companion legislation moving through the House, this bipartisan push aims to ensure tribes can apply for grants for roads, schools, utilities…
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