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Fletcher: Growing threat to land-in-trust statute

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The federal government's recent actions involving its authority to make decisions on acquiring land in trust for tribal gaming purposes may inadvertently threaten the authority and duty of the secretary of the Interior Department to take land into trust for Indian tribes.

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State appeals judge's order on slot machine expansion

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(CALIFORNIA) -- A San Diego federal judge's order last week could lead to “an uncontrolled, if not chaotic” expansion of slot machines, lawyers for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said as part of an appeal filed Thursday.

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A standout proposal

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(CALIFORNIA) -- It would be the Sears Tower of South Placer County: A 24-story casino hotel, towering above pastures and suburban homes, beckoning visitors for miles in every direction. Thunder Valley Casino's expansion plans are, in the words of an architect, "jaw-dropping."...

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BLOG: Feinstein supports Florez's effort to block mega-casino on Highway 99 in Madera County

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(CALIFORNIA) -- U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who opposes building Indian casinos on non-reservation land, has written a letter to State Sen. Dean Florez saying she supports his bill to block state tribal compacts before tribes get federal recognition of the land intended for a casino.

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Schumer asks delay on Indian trust lands

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(NEW YORK) -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N. Y., urged the Interior Department to hold off ruling on the Oneida Indian Nation’s application to place its land in trust to avoid state and local taxes and regulation.

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Slump means less 'ka-ching' for the Sun

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(CONNECTICUT) -- The Mohegan Sun Gaming Authority experienced a double-digit drop in earnings during the first three months of 2008.

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Four Winds Casino creating more challenges for police

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(MICHIGAN) -- The Four Winds Casino has brought a lot of people to Berrien County. WSBT News has found that's also meant more crime.

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Governor Barbour Speaks To Gaming Industry

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:01:08 GMT

(MISSISSIPPI) -- Governor Haley Barbour wants state lawmakers to consider "closing the window" on future casino development. But only in counties where gambling is not allowed.

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Counting the Indian vote in North Carolina (5/9)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:26:17 GMT

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Indianz.Com Casino Stalker (5/9)

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Federal Recognition Database 2.0 (5/9)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:26:17 GMT

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In The Hoop Column (5/9)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:26:17 GMT

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Indian Gaming News (5/9)

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The Federal Register (5/9)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:26:17 GMT

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Federal Register: Urban Indian health grants (5/9)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:26:17 GMT

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Fletcher: Land-into-trust 'under attack' (5/9)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:26:17 GMT

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'Gentle touch'

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:12:08 GMT

No one understands more about the power of a gentle healing touch of a nurse than the patient. This week, members of the profession renewed their nursing oaths at Fort Defiance hospital as part of National Nursing Week.

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Film about Navajo vets uncovers painful past

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:12:08 GMT

"Spirit Warriors: A Legacy of the Navajo Veteran" got rave reviews when it was unveiled at a Central Agency veterans conference. Some vets wished it could have been longer.

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'08 fire season underway

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:12:08 GMT

Navajo Hot Shots firefighting crew "itching to go." Crew departed already, May 2, to fight one forest fire. More on way.

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Grappling with success

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:12:08 GMT

Kyle Simpson is short, skinny and smart: classic bully bait. But the 9-year-old doesn't get bullied at school. Not since the last guy tried it.

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Freedmen are confident following Cherokee appeal

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:04:20 GMT

WASHINGTON - The Cherokee Nation and its freedmen met in court May 6 in a case over tribal sovereignty and minority rights. A three-judge panel of U.S. Appeals Court raised questions about the tribe;s sove...

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A nuclear problem

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:04:20 GMT

Oglala Sioux fight expansion of uranium mine WASHINGTON - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has given hope to a growing group of Natives from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in what&ap...

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Backlash: Maliseet denounces state;s budget cut

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:04:20 GMT

Tribe withdraws contributions until state restores $38,000 HOULTON, Maine - The chief of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has written a scathing letter to Maine Gov. John Baldacci, castig...

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25-year-old fears unfounded in Wisconsin

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:15:39 GMT

By Robert Imrie -- Associated Press WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - Northern Wisconsin marks an anniversary this year, but not everyone is celebrating. It involves 19th century Indian treaties that broug...

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David Archuleta running for Senate from Idaho

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:15:39 GMT

FORT HALL, Idaho - David J. Archuleta, Shoshone-Bannock, has entered the race for the U.S. Senate. He is one of two Democrats in Idaho;s May 27 primaries. Archuleta is a lifelong resident of Idaho, with th...

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Crees flown out as Albany River rises

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:15:39 GMT

TORONTO - It was a joyous day in Kashechewan in October 2005 when Andy Scott, the Indian Affairs minister of the day, signed an agreement with Chief Leo Friday to relocate the 1,900-member Cree community.

From: Indian Country Today