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  "tags": [
    "Featured",
    "National News",
    "Abram Benedict",
    "AFN National Chief",
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    "Alvin Fiddler",
    "Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief Linda Debassige",
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  "textContent": "The new legislation promises standards and funding for First Nations water systems, while critics warn Ottawa weakened language on rights and source water.\n\nThe post Clean water bill leaves First Nations leaders frustrated — but not ready to walk away appeared first on APTN News.",
  "title": "Clean water bill leaves First Nations leaders frustrated — but not ready to walk away"
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