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Anti-Indian groups opposing tribal influence

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2001

Anti-treaty rights and anti-sovereignty groups are trying to get Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to patch up what they consider an unfair advantage in a campaign finance law.

The United Property Owners and the Citizens Equal Rights Alliance said they have met with McCain to oppose a Federal Elections Commission ruling that doesn't subject tribes, as sovereign governments, to a $25,000 hard money campaign contribution limit. But should McCain's campaign finance reform bill, which limits soft money donations, clear Congress, they claim tribes will be able to increase their influence at the expense of others.

McCain said his legislation would not address the ruling. His co-sponsor, Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) said future bills might have to consider the issue.

Get the Story:
McCain measure on election funds to benefit tribes (The Boston Globe 11/25)

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