The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians reopened its casino after a federal judge put a temporary restraining order on the National Indian Gaming Commission. $P NIGC issued a Notice of Violation and Closure Order against the casino because the tribe lacked a valid state-tribal compact. $P The tribe says it is negotiating for a new compact and could be among the first to sign an agreement with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R). $P The judge will hold a hearing Thursday to decide whether the casino can remain open permanently. The tribe's 240 employees have returned to work.
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