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Thursday, February 12, 2004

The Oglala Sioux Tribe council will decide next week whether to send voters a referendum to legalize the sale of alcohol.

A council representative believes the tribe could take in $7 million a year by selling alcohol at the casino and by taxing other sales. The tribe encountered some money problems last year.

Tribal members have opposed alcohol sales. A referendum failed in 1980.

Get the Story:
Council to meet about alcohol vote (The Rapid City Journal 2/12)

Relevant Links:
Oglala Sioux Tribe - http://www.lakotamall.com/oglalasiouxtribe

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