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Arizona tribe facing pressure on highway proposal
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona is under pressure to host a freeway on its reservation.
Some local residents say the tribe should be forced to accept the highway. Some are calling for a a boycott of the tribe's casino, the use of eminent domain on the tribe's lands or the blocking of on-ramps on the reservation.
The tribe is just as concerned about the proposal as local residents, a spokesperson said. In the 1980s, the tribe sought to negotiate with state officials about the placement of the highway but were repeatedly rebuffed, The Arizona Republic reported.
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Gila nation defends stance
(The Arizona Republic 11/29)
Relevant Links:
Gila River Indian Community -
http://www.gric.nsn.usGila
River Indian Community economic development -
http://www.gilariverdevelopment.com
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