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April 14, 2004

R.I. bill would open tribal casino to competition

The Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island is criticizing a bill that would open up the casino approval process to competitive bids.

The tribe has been pushing for a casino in West Warwick, where local support is high. The tribe needs to get the issue on the statewide ballot to move forward.

But some members of the House say the vote should be tied to a competitive bid. House Majority Whip Rene Menard, a Democrat, says approval of a casino license for the tribe, and only the tribe, would be "giving it away for free."

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Competitive bidding proposed for any casino (The Providence Journal 4/14)
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