The National Indian Gaming Commission once again has three members. Daniel Little, a former employee of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut, joined the NIGC on Tuesday. He will serve as associate commissioner, along with acting chairman George Skibine, a member of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma, and vice chairwoman Steffani Cochran, a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. Except for a short time earlier this year, the commission has not had a full quorum of three members since December 2007. However, Skibine's acting chairmanship is due to expire within a few weeks and President Barack Obama has yet to nominate a permanent chair. Get the Story:
New member joins Indian gaming panel (The Tulsa World 4/21)
Press Release: NIGC Welcomes New Commissioner (NIGC 4/21) Federal Register Notice:
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