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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002

Three Connecticut towns trying to prevent the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation from seeking trust lands have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on their lawsuit.

According to Robert Congdon, the town of Preston has spent nearly $700,000 in taxpayer funds. Along with North Stonington and Ledyard, the town filed a lawsuit to prevent the Department of Interior from taking 165 acres of land into trust for the tribe.

The towns have lost the case most recently at the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. A federal court is considering technical issues but Congdon wants to continue negotiating with the tribe while the other towns have abandoned talks.

The tribe's casino, Foxwoods, turns 10 years old this week.

Get the Story:
For better and worse, casino changed region (The Norwich Bulletin 2/13)
Future remains biggest question (The Norwich Bulletin 2/13)

Relevant Links:
Foxwoods Resort Casino - http://www.foxwoods.com

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