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Senator Abourezk, Arabs, and American Indians

by Rich Wandschneider | Feb 28, 2023 | Abourezk, Alvin Josephy, Arab, Diane Josephy Peavey, Indian Child Welfare Act

We just lost a good man who is probably now unknown to most Americans—although the nation’s news frequently talks about the Indian Child Welfare Act, which he was instrumental in steering into law in 1978. The New York Times announced his passing: “James Abourezk, who...
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