The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is on the verge of full federal recognition after the Senate on Dec. 17 approved a $900 billion defense policy bill, titled the National Defense Authorization Act.

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AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Congress added a provision to the defense bill to grant Lumbee federal recognition. Federal recognition would unlock education and ...

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