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DOI to discuss Meskwaki leadership dispute THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2003 The Department of Interior will meet with the Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa in an attempt to resolve a leadership dispute that has shuttered the tribe's casino. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the National Indian Gaming Commission won't recognize the results of a recent election. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) wants the parties to come together to see if a settlement can be reached. A reported 1,300 are out of jobs due to the casino's closure. Get the Story: If both sides agree, U.S. Department of Interior will host meeting with Meskwaki leaders (The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier 6/19) Interior officials agree to talk to Meskwaki leaders (AP 6/19) Relevant Links: Meskwaki Tribe Litigation, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals - http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/casino.html Related Stories: Meskwaki faction wants to fire rival law firm (6/10) 8th Circuit court won't reopen Meswaki casino (05/30) 8th Circuit reviewing Meskwaki casino shutdown (5/28) BIA won't recognize Meskwaki Tribe election (5/27) Federal marshals close Meskwaki Tribe's casino (5/23) Meskwaki voters asked to choose new leaders (5/22) Meskwaki voters urged to vote for new council (5/21) NIGC asks court to close Meskwaki Tribe's casino (5/20) Judge calls for receivership for Meskwaki funds (5/19) Meskwaki casino stays open during leadership spat (5/15) NIGC orders Meskwaki Tribe to close casino (5/14) State threatens Meskwaki compact over dispute (5/9) Meskwaki factions can't agree on discussions (5/8) Talks between Meskwaki leaders break down (5/6) Meskwaki Tribe works to resolve dispute (5/5) NIGC says Meskwaki Tribe in violation of IGRA (5/1) Meskwaki leadership dispute continues (4/30) Editorial: NIGC should interfere in tribal dispute (04/24) NIGC threatens to close Meskwaki Tribe's casino (4/23) Meskwaki leadership dispute won't affect payroll (4/18) Federal judge won't intervene in Meskwaki dispute (4/16) Meskwaki Tribe undergoing leadership struggle (4/10) Meskwaki tribal council removed and replaced (03/27)
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