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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2003

The Eastern Band of Cherokees is too busy to meet with Lumbee tribal leaders, The Fayetteville Observer reports.

Lumbee chairman Milton Hunt wrote the Cherokee Tribe nearly a month ago in hopes of opening up a dialogue. The Cherokee council responded that it was busy with an upcoming election and budget planning.

Rep. Chuck Taylor (R), whose district includes the Cherokee Reservation, has introduced a bill that would affect the Lumbee Tribe's recognition effort. Hunt said the meeting wasn't called to necessarily address the concerns.

Get the Story:
Cherokee reject Lumbee meeting (The Fayetteville Observer 4/3)

Lumbee Bills:
S.420 [Dole] | H.R.898 [McIntyre] | H.R.1408 [Taylor]

Relevant Links:
Official Lumbee Tribe website - http://www.lumbeetribe.com
Lumbee Regional Development Association - http://www.lumbee.org

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