To provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes, section 2, Sec. 2.
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“The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.”
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“The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.”
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