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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2002

Tribal gaming should be limited to tribal lands -- even if they didn't exist two years ago -- The San Francisco Chronicle says in an editorial today.

The paper says a law that takes 10 acres of land into trust for a landless tribe violates the "spirit" of a gaming initiative approved by voters in March 2000. The provision was the work of Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.).

"It may be up to the courts to undo Miller's little move to undermine the intent of California voters to limit casino gambling to tribal lands," the paper writes.

Get the Story:
Editorial: Gambling and the voters' will (The San Francisco Chronicle 7/31)

Relevant Links:
California Nations Indian Gaming Association - http://www.cniga.com

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