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APRIL 6, 2001 Two Connecticut legislators who met with the Eastern Pequot Tribe on Thursday said the tribe's proposal to build a casino in New London faces opposition from some lawmakers. Legislators in and around the New London area have expressed doubts about the proposal to build a casino at the Adm. Harold E. Shear State Pier. At least one state official said the tribe should pay the state $43 million to reimburse the state's investment at the pier. The tribe has received prelminary recognition. Should it receive a final positive determination, the tribe would have to negotiate a compact with the state before opening a casino. Get the Story:
Casino at State Pier a long shot, say key lawmakers (The New London Day 4/6) Related Stories:
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Facebook TwitterAPRIL 6, 2001 Two Connecticut legislators who met with the Eastern Pequot Tribe on Thursday said the tribe's proposal to build a casino in New London faces opposition from some lawmakers. Legislators in and around the New London area have expressed doubts about the proposal to build a casino at the Adm. Harold E. Shear State Pier. At least one state official said the tribe should pay the state $43 million to reimburse the state's investment at the pier. The tribe has received prelminary recognition. Should it receive a final positive determination, the tribe would have to negotiate a compact with the state before opening a casino. Get the Story:
Casino at State Pier a long shot, say key lawmakers (The New London Day 4/6) Related Stories:
Tribe makes casino pitch (4/3)
Tribes trade casino barbs (3/26)
Casino draws interest, criticism (3/22)
Tribe considers casino sites (3/21)
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