State objects to Pequot recognition

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2002

State and local officials in Connecticut reacted negatively to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' decision to recognize the Eastern Pequot Tribe on Monday.

Rep. Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) joined the chorus of critics who said two rival factions were not deserving of federal status. State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and three towns are expected to appeal the decision and sue if necessary.

Get the Story:
Recognition reunites E. Pequot factions (The Norwich Bulletin 6/25)
Tribe Wins Recognition (The New London Day 6/25)
Two Feuding Indian Tribes Are Recognized, but as One (The New York Times 6/25)
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A SINGLE TRIBE (The Hartford Courant 6/25)
Bureau clears Indian group (The Boston Globe 6/25)
Appeal of Eastern Pequot recognition likely (The Connecticut Post 6/25)
Blumenthal: Decision likely will be appealed (The New London Day 6/25)
What's next? (The Norwich Bulletin 6/25)
Eastern Pequots timeline (The New London Day 6/25)
Reaction mixed, but third casino is main concern (The New London Day 6/25)
Residents applaud recognition, oppose a new casino (The Norwich Bulletin 6/25)
BIA decision highlights (The Norwich Bulletin 6/25)
BIA sees Eastern Pequots, Pauckatuck Eastern Pequots as one (AP 5/24)

Today on Indianz.Com:
McCaleb makes recognition history (6/25)

Relevant Documents:
Press Conference: Eastern Pequot Tribe Statement (6/24) | McCaleb Issues Final Determination to Acknowledge the Historical Eastern Pequot Tribe (BIA 6/24)

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