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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002

Connecticut lawmakers held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss repealing a law that paved the way for tribal casinos.

Republican lawmakers and Democratic attorney general Richard Blumenthal oppose the spread of Indian gaming. They say revoking the "Las Vegas Nights" law will stop future tribes from opening more casinos.

An effort to repeal failed this year but the issue may be put on the agenda during the Legislature's special session, the Associated Press reports.

Get the Story:
Foes rally in N. Stonington to curb new casinos (The Norwich Bulletin 12/10)
Anti-gaming strategy gets backing from local residents (The New London Day 12/10)
Proposed legislation would leave gaming decisions to the state (The New London Day 12/10)
Casino Foes Raise $350,000 For Cause (The Hartford Courant 12/10)
Legislature likely to listen (AP 12/10)

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