In The Hoop
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002

Welcome to In The Hoop, Indianz.Com's occasional column about assorted Indian issues.

In The Hoop: The Scorecard
Is it Friday already? That means it's time for the weekly list of the movers and shakers in Indian Country and beyond.

The Winners
Viejas Chairman Steven "Francis" TeSam - Thank god you were released from jail! We were about to make "Free Chairman TeSam" t-shirts and distribute them at NCAI. But we have to wonder what you, at age 42, were doing at a Nelly concert.

Kennewick Man - It looks like someone is willing to protect you. We just wish it were Auntie Gale.

MTV Latin Video Music Awards - We didn't actually go to the show, we just went to the after party.

Viejas Lobbyist John Guzik - We don't actually like you, we just like your quote: "The other side has more lobbyists than [tribal] members," in reference to the Cuyapaipe Tribe of California.

The Losers
Miami News-Record - Did you get our letter? Thanks for biting our story on the Miami Nation. We thought only certain Connecticut publications did that.

Ted Stevens - Just because regional corporations give you more money and don't bug you doesn't mean you can ignore Alaska Natives. But then again why are you getting a special "honor" at AFN? The mind boggles.

Neal McCaleb - Bring back that e-mail. We're right behind you.

State of Montana - Let's see, you drop your tax case against the Flathead Nation but appeal another one to the Supreme Court. And this is good for Indian Country?

In The Middle
Becky Red Earth-Villeda - Indians were almost "there" but you set us 10 steps back!

Gale Norton - We are surprised you decided not to decide! You should not decide more often.

Miami Nation - Regardless of the Indian lands opinion that's coming out real soon now, there'll always be controversy about your casino.

Wyandotte Nation - Oh no! Big bad Bush is coming after you.

In Your Hoop
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