Okla. lawmaker wants blood quantum rule

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002

An Oklahoma lawmaker wants to draft a bill requiring that Oklahoma tribal members have at least 50 percent Indian blood, The Shawnee News-Star reports today.

State Rep. Wayne Pettigrew, a Republican from Edmond, doesn't want "wannabe" or "pretend" Indians to receive federal or other benefits for "real" Indians. When questioned about the legality of his proposal, he said the Supreme Court needs to rule on the issue.

Pettrigrew also wants to tax Indian casinos.

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Representative may write bill that would require tribal members to possess 50 percent Indian blood (The Shawnee News-Star 9/6)

Relevant Links:
State Rep. Wayne Pettigrew - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/Members/hd39.htm

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