Salazar urged to reject off-reservation casino

Friday, January 16, 2009  

Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colorado) hasn't been confirmed as Secretary of the Interior Department but opponents of an off-reservation casino are already lobbying him.

Rep. David Wu (D-Oregon) and environmental groups want Salazar to reject the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation. Opponents say the casino site is too far from the reservation and won't benefit tribal members.

Salazar's views on off-reservation gaming aren't known. He didn't talk about the subject at his confirmation hearing yesterday and no one asked him about it either.

Get the Story:
Wu pushing against off-reservation Ore. casino (AP 1/15)
Salazar's Stance On Columbia Gorge Casino Unknown (OPB News 1/15)