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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002

Communities in Connecticut deserve more control over the federal recognition process, Rep. Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) told a House committee on Wednesday.

Simmons testified in support of a bill to provide $8 million in grants to local governments seeking to participate in the federal recognition, land claim, land-into-trust and other Indian processes. The money will not be made available to groups seeking recognition and the the bill's language is not specific enough to allow tribal governments to receive grants.

Get the Story:
Simmons presses case for tribal-impact funds (The New London Day 9/26)
Towns seek funds to battle gambling (The Connecticut Post 9/26)

Get the Bill:
H.R. 992, to provide grants to local governments to assist such local governments in participating in certain decisions related to certain Indian groups and Indian tribes.

Relevant Documents:
Witness List

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RNC chief: Recognition 'steep in integrity' (9/13)
Budget bill cuts recognition funds (9/11)
Senate panel to discuss recognition (9/10)