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Carcieri Fix Added to House Bill

Carcieri Fix Added to House Bill

by Staff

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

The long-awaited “fix” to the Supreme Court decision Carcieri v. Salazar was inserted into a appropriations by adopted by a House subcommittee last week. Even if passed in the House, Senate action is more questionable. Rep. Tom Cole (l.), the only Native American member of Congress, calls the move “significant.”

Choctaws Faces Opposition in Mississippi

Choctaws Faces Opposition in Mississippi

by Staff

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

A planned third Choctaw tribal casino in Mississippi has caused complaints from some tribal members and many lawmakers. Attorney General Jim Hood (l.) is in a showdown with Governor Haley Barbour over the situation.

Feds Give Arizona Tribe Go-Ahead on Land Into Trust

by Staff

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Controversial casino in Glendale gets BIA nod to take land into trust for a new casino, opposed by the community, the state and some other tribes.

Shinnecocks: 30 Casino Sites

by Staff

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

The recently recognized Long Island tribe is fielding offers from dozens of landowners, all eager to sell them on a possible casino location.

Foxwoods Appeals Union Vote

by Staff

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

The Mashantucket Pequot tribe insists that any vote for or against a union must be conducted under tribal, not federal, law.