Doc Hastings makes it clear.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 8:38PM Doc Hastings Oct. 30 letter to Ken Salazar. The magical 16 questions he refers to in his statement and on the video.
Ranking Member Hastings’ Opening Statement at Legislative Hearing to Address Carcieri v. Salazar Supreme Court Decision
I believe it is important for Congress to address the post-Carcieri situation on both lands previously taken into trust, and for pending and future land in to trust applications. Congress must work deliberatively and it is our responsibility to consider the views of the many different interests that are affected. Without question, this Committee has a special responsibility to the tribes of the United States, yet elected Representatives also have a responsibility to the communities and states that they are elected to represent...read more.

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