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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001

Residents of Connecticut are questioning whether freshman Congressman Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) is being honest about suggesting the General Accounting Office investigate the Mashantucket Pequot reservation borders.

Some say Simmons may be suggesting a probe only to gain votes for his re-election. They point to his failed promise of holding hearings on the tribe's land.

Simmons defeated long-time incumbent Sam Gejdenson in a close election last year. No less than seven Democrats have lined up to try and challenge him.

At the center is the state's contention that a 1983 law forbids the tribe from seeking trust land. A federal appeals court rejected the argument, and the Supreme Court declined to review the question.

Yesterday, three towns met separately with Gov. John Rowland (R) to discuss the issue. According to various Connecticut media, the tribe is going to meet with the governor but has not set a date.

Get the Story:
Simmons' hint at probe into settlement act raises questions (The New London Day 11/27)
Corrections: Pequot meeting (The New London Day 11/27)

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