The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo

Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient…

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The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo
Angie Lowery grows squash, onions, potatoes, and other produce in her backyard garden in Robeson County, North Carolina. She

Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community.

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