Florida lawmakers say they can negotiate a Class III gaming compact directly with the Seminole Tribe.
The Senate's legal counsel says nothing in federal law authorizes Gov. Charlie Crist (R) as the sole negotiator. Crist has signed a 25-year deal for slot machines and some table games but Republican lawmakers are seeking a role in the process.
The Florida Supreme Court is due to hear a lawsuit over the compact in January 2008.
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Lawmakers, Tribe Can Deal, Lawyer Says
(The Tampa Tribune 12/12)
Senate is poised to redo tribe deal (The Miami Herald 12/12)
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Florida lawmakers say they can negotiate compact
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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