Pequot recognition draws complaints

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2002

In addition to state and local officials and lawmakers in Connecticut, U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Rep. Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) are among those who can't figure out how the Eastern Pequot Tribe got recognized.

Residents of southeastern Connecticut, home to several tribes, are also upset. The opinions of "experts" on Indian culture are beginning to pour in to the local media although not all views are negative.

Get the Story:
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Welcome to Casino-ville (The New London Day 6/30)
BIA's decision baffles Simmons (The Norwich Bulletin 6/29)
Fighting tribal recognition: A waste of time and money? (The New London Day 6/29)
Congratulations to newly recognized tribes (The New London Day 6/29)
BIA changed its mind without new research (The New London Day 6/29)

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