Maine tribe to back up casino claims

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

Economists hired by two Maine tribes will provide support of the economic benefits a casino will bring.

The Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe believe a casino will create 4,000 new jobs and contribute $100 million in revenues to the state. Their experts will testify to a state task force on gaming.

The task force was created in response to the tribes' proposal for a casino.

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