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Redskins told to pick new name
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2002 By a vote of 10-2, with five members abstaining, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments passed a resolution today calling on the Redskins football team to choose a name not offensive to Native Americans. A spokesperson says the name is not offensive and it won't be changed. Get the Story:
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