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MAY 15, 2001

Freshman Congressman Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) on Monday praised the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and its financial successes at the opening day of the midyear session of the National Congress of American Indians.

Simmons is currently mediating a land-into-trust dispute affecting the tribe and three neighboring towns.

The session is being hosted by the Pequot Tribe at its Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Get the Story:
Tribal leaders gather at Foxwoods; unity, greater good urged (The New London Day 5/15)
Foxwoods welcomes 700 to Indian congress (The Norwich Bulletin 5/15)

Relevant Links:
National Congress of American Indians - http://www.ncai.org

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