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MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003

Connecticut's two senators say their federal recognition reform bill will not impose a moratorium on pending decisions.

Sens. Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman, both Democrats, disputed media reports that suggested otherwise. But they did say the Tribal Recognition and Indian Bureau Enhancement Act (TRIBE) would require existing petitions to be evaluated under new guidelines, even if they are being finalized.

Get the Story:
Dodd, Lieberman Say Bill Would Not Preclude Tribal Recognition (The New London Day 3/1)
Letter: Dodd, Lieberman reintroduce BIA bill (The Norwich Bulletin 3/3)

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