The Catawba Nation of South Carolina has run out of money, forcing the tribe to furlough about 70 employees and suspend operations.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs cut off $1.6 million funding to the tribe. Chief Gilbert Blue said the tribe's books weren't in order.
Blue said he won't draw a salary while the tribe looks for funds. The tribe's bingo operation is drying up, a council member said.
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