ending September 7
Attorney General John Ashcroft
and Bush nominee Phil Hogen.
Photo © DOJ.
Ever since his discovery six years ago, the bones of a 9,000-year-old man have been at the center of a cultural, scientific and legal debate. Five tribes and the federal government sought to rebury the Ancient One, citing a 1990 federal law protecting tribal ancestors and artifacts. But a federal magistrate decided that Kennewick Man, as he is also known, should instead be handed over to scientists who say he isn't Native American. The tribes involved and Indian advocates criticized the ruling as a setback to the repatriation law. The federal government was mum on the subject but an appeal is expected. Get the Story:
Judge won't repatriate Kennewick Man (9/3)
An ancient Indian trust debacle (9/3)
Scientists prepare Kennewick plan (9/4)
Opinion: Kennewick Man belongs to all (9/5)
Editorial: DOI blew it on Kennewick Man (9/5)
Shame on Kennewick Man judge (9/6) Bush fills deck on gaming panel
One of the lingering questions in Indian Country was answered this week when President Bush nominated Phil Hogen to head the National Indian Gaming Commission. For Bush, it's new territory as his administration also got to choose the other two members of the panel. The public has a month to comment on Chuck Choney and Nelson Westrin. For Hogen, it's familiar ground, since he served on the NIGC a decade ago. But the Indian gaming market has doubled since then to $12.7 billion and so have the problems, it appears. Hogen requires Senate confirmation. Get the Story:
Editorial: Indian gaming has failed (9/3)
Norton to name gaming commissioners (9/3)
Hogen tapped to oversee gaming (9/4)
Bush creates new gaming panel (9/4)
Federal Register: NIGC members (9/4) more stories
There's still more to read in the recap of the top stories.