The Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island is seeking a Congressional hearing into its gaming rights.
The tribe is subject to a land claims settlement act that makes its reservation fall under state laws.
But a federal court later said the tribe could open a casino under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
After the victory, the late Sen. John Chafee (R) inserted a rider that bars the tribe from opening casinos under IGRA. The tribe is now hoping to convince members of Congress to repeal the rider so a gaming facility can be opened on the reservation.
The tribe has gone through the state process to open a casino off the reservation but voters have rejected the idea twice.
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Narragansetts, Langevin meet over tribal rights
(The Providence Journal 7/6)
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Narragansett Tribe seeks hearing on gaming rights
Friday, July 6, 2007
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