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Choctaw Nation statement regarding grants from USDA
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded more than $22.8 million in grants to the tribe.
“The grants from the USDA recognize two of the Choctaw Nation’s primary concerns –– preserving our culture and preparing our communities for the future,” Batton said. “They also demonstrate the trust the U.S…