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Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Achieves Historic Federal Recognition After 137-Year Struggle

The Lumbee Tribe gains federal recognition after a 137-year fight with the signing of the Lumbee Fairness Act.

Lumbee Tribe wins 137-year fight for full federal recognition

Here's what federal, state and Cumberland County leaders had to say about the historic milestone for the Pembroke-based ...

Lumbee Fairness Act passes Senate after decades-long federal recognition efforts

The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday and passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Lumbee Fairness ...
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Lumbee Fairness Act included in final version of NDAA

WASHINGTON — The Lumbee Fairness Act, which would bring full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe, is included in the ...
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Lumbee Tribe chairman returns from Washington after Lumbee Fairness Act signed into law

Lumbee Tribe Chairman John Lowery is back from Washington  following what tribal leaders are calling a historic moment for ...

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina gains long-sought full federal recognition

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is now officially a federally recognized tribal nation following the signing of a federal ...
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Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Achieves Federal Recognition with Passage of Lumbee Fairness Act

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina obtained federal recognition, promising them access to various benefits and resources.
The Robesonian

NDAA, including Lumbee Fairness Act, passes US House

WASHINGTON — The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Lumbee Fairness Act that would grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe, passed the U.S.

North Carolina leaders speak on Senate's passage of the Lumbee Fairness Act, defense bill

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the Lumbee Fairness Act. It now goes to President Donald Trump for ...