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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2001

Officials in southern California have begun efforts to kill a bill that would extend federal recognition to the Gabrielino - Tongva Nation.

The opponents say the tribe is seeking recognition to open a casino. The Santa Ynez Chumash Tribe says the Tongva should go through the more rigorous, but timely, Bureau of Indian Affairs process rather thatn seek a legislative solution.

But the tribe says it is not interested in gaming. A provision to add a no-gaming clause to a bill introduced by Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Calif.) might help but Solis says she hasn't even gotten a hearing yet.

Get the Story:
Gaming Issue Muddies Regional Tribe's Pursuit of Recognition (The Los Angeles Times 10/25)

Get the Bill:
To reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationship of the Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation (H.R.2619)

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