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Mich. casino deal sees opposition
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2002 The Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Thursday held a hearing to address legislation to settle a Michigan tribe's land claim. But since the deal involves a casino, there were some harsh words exchanged. The Bay Mills Indian Community was accused by tribal opponents of trying to thwart federal gaming law. Deputy assistant secretary Aurene Martin also testified against the bill. She said it would set a bad precedent for tribes regarding land-into-trust.
> The legislation requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take land into trust for the tribe within 30 days. Normally, it can take years.
Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) told the parties to settle their differences or else the bill was dead. Get the Story:Senate pushes for Tuesday deal on Port Huron casino (Gannett News Service 10/11)
Senate to hear testimony today (The Port Huron Times Herald 10/10)
Indian tribes bank on adding casinos (The Port Huron Times Herald 10/10) Relevant Documents:
Written Witness Testimony (10/10) Get the Bill:
S. 2986, To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community, Michigan.
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