The Bureau of Indian Affairs is supposed to make a decision on the federal recognition petition of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana.

The AP said the BIA's self-imposed deadline is today. A top official recently told Congress that a decision was near.

The tribe received a favorable proposed finding during the Clinton administration. The BIA says it has delayed making a final determination at the request of the tribe.

But the tribe says it has grown tired of waiting and has asked Congress for recognition.

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MT's Little Shell tribe could learn fate Monday (AP 7/27)

Relevant Documents:
Status Summary of Acknowledgment Cases (September 2008)

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