The federal recognition committee of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will meet tonight to discuss lobbying strategies.

The tribe recently cut ties with Lewin International, a lobbying firm. The contract appeared to push gaming even though a bill in Congress bars the tribe from pursuing gaming under federal or state law.

Congress identified the Lumbees as Indians in 1956. But the law, which was passed during the termination-era, said they weren't eligible for federal services.

Two other tribes that were the subject of similar acts of Congress have since been restored to federal recognition.

Get the Story:
Lumbee group to discuss lobbying strategy (The Fayetteville Observer 6/15)

Lumbee Recognition Bills:
S.1735 | H.R.31 | H.R.839

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