A Connecticut lawmaker is fighting the recognition of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation with a poll that claims people oppose a casino.

Rep. Nancy L. Johnson (R) gave the results of her survey to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She found that 94 percent of residents in western Connecticut oppose a casino there.

The tribe was recognized in January and is looking at casino sites in Bridgeport, which is not in Johnson's district. The tribe's reservation is in her district.

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New Casino Fight (The Hartford Courant 7/24)
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Relevant Links:
Schaghticoke Tribal Nation - http://www.schaghticoke.com

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