Chickasaw Nation donates $251K in one month

Chickasaw Nation donates $251K in one month (October 14, 2004)

The Chickasaw Nation made $251,000 in campaign contributions during the month of September, The Daily Oklahoman reports. The tribe gave the money to Oklahoma Kids Coalition, a pro-lottery group. The first donation of $1,000, was made September 2, and the...

Tribes spending  more than Schwarzenegger

Tribes spending more than Schwarzenegger (October 14, 2004)

California tribes expect to spend a total of $15 million on television ads promoting Proposition 70, The Los Angeles Times reports That's $5 million more than Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is spending on ads to oppose Proposition 70 and Proposition...

Schwarzenegger says tribes  'ripped off' the state

Schwarzenegger says tribes 'ripped off' the state (October 14, 2004)

California tribes have "ripped off" the state for years, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) said on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger campaigned against Proposition 70, a ballot initiative sponsored by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. He said it belongs in the "special...

Column: Tribe uses poll to attack another tribe

Column: Tribe uses poll to attack another tribe (October 14, 2004)

"Forest County Potawatomi leaders made it official Tuesday when they announced that the northern Wisconsin tribe would be opposing the Menominee tribe's campaign to open a competing casino. It's about time they came out of the closet. The casino-rich Potawatomi...