Pataki, tribe welcome land claim ruling

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002

New York Gov. George Pataki (R) and the Oneida Nation of New York are praising a ruling that dismisses a new round of land claim lawsuits.

Pataki and the New York Oneidas opposed the litigation. They also want the settle the 250,000-acre land claim without consulting the other tribal plaintiffs.

Get the Story:
Judge orders halt to tribe's property suits (The Albany Times-Union 9/6)
Judge tosses suits againstlandowners (The Syracuse Newspapers 9/6)
Wisconsin tribe's suit rejected (The Utica Observer-Dispatch 9/6)

Today on Indianz.Com:
Judge rebukes tribes on land claim (9/6)

Relevant Links:
Oneida Nation of New York - http://www.oneida-nation.net

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