'Last year, we wrote, 'Dave Anderson of Famous Dave's barbecue restaurants just might be the right person at the right time to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It would be a shame if he took the job under a cloud.'

He did take the job under a cloud - a potential conflict of interest over gaming - and a tenure that started out with great promise has ended a year later with a whimper.

What a waste."

Get the Story:
Editorial: Famous Dave moves on (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 2/8)

Relevant Documents:
Dave Anderson Resignation Letter | Gale Norton Response Letter | DOI Statement

Relevant Links:
Famous Daves - http://www.famousdaves.com
LifeSkills Center for Leadership - http://www.lifeskills-center.org

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