Indian Country Wary of a GOP House Takeover

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With a Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives a strong possibility after the November elections, many Native American leaders are wondering what the balance of power shift will mean for Indian Country. Manuel Quinones has more from Capitol Hill.

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