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Wednesday, September 3, 2003

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians announced on Tuesday it will spend $2 million to boost the recall bid of California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante (D).

The tribe said it will contribute $1.52 million to two Bustamante re-election committees. An additional $479,800 will be spent on a grassroots campaign for the upcoming October 7 election.

The tribe has 289 members and operates a casino.

Get the Story:
VIEJAS INDIANS PLEDGE $1.52M TO BUSTAMANTE CAMPAIGN (KFMB-TV 9/2)
Viejas Indians Pledge Millions To Bustamante Campaign (AP 9/2)
Ex-Rival Feinstein Gives Davis a Boost (The Washingotn Post 9/3)
Davis's New Commercials Have a Missing Element: Davis (The New York TImes 9/3)

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Schwarzenegger says tribal consultation 'misguided' (9/1)
Editorial: Schwarzenegger right about special interests (9/1)
Editorial: Bustamante on the take from tribes (8/29)
ICT: Vote NO on recall but YES to Bustamante (8/29)
Calif. recall candidates seek tribal support (8/29)
Calif. tribes to host three recall candidates (8/28)
Schwarzenegger won't take money from tribes (8/27)

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