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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2002

The Bush administration on Monday recognized the new leadership of the Kickapoo Tribe of Texas that was voted in by traditional means.

The decision by Assistant Secretary Neal McCaleb paves the way for the tribe to re-open its casino. The San Antonio Express-News reported that federal agents are investigating, a probe the new leaders support.

The tribal members on October 28 kicked out former chairman Raul Garza and his associates, citing rampant corruption and misuse of funds.

Get the Story:
Kickapoo council approved (The San Antonio Express-News 11/26)
Kickapoo ruling clears way for casino to reopen (The Houston Chronicle 11/25)
McCaleb Recognizes Traditional Council as Provisional Government of Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas (BIA 11/25)

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Ruling on Kickapoo leaders pending (11/25)
Tex. tribe refuses job to alleged crook (11/07)
BIA to 'mediate' Kickapoo dispute (11/6)
Kickapoo dispute goes to court (11/5)
Kickapoo tribal members continue fight (11/1)
Kickapoo leadership dispute escalates (10/31)
BIA not recognizing Kickapoo ouster (10/30)
Tribal members kick out council (10/29)