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Gila River committee rejects freeway study
Thursday, May 11, 2006
A legislative committee of the Gila River Indian Community unanimously rejected a study of a proposed freeway on the reservation near Phoenix, Arizona.
The state of Arizona wants to build a portion of a new highway on the reservation. Many tribal members are against the idea but tribal Gov. William Rhodes, who took office earlier this year, wants it put to a vote.
In 2001, the tribal council adopted a resolution against the freeway or a study of the freeway. The resolution was affirmed last year.
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Gila tribe rejects study on freeway
(The Arizona Republic 5/11)
Relevant Links:
Gila River Indian Community -
http://www.gric.nsn.usGila
River Indian Community economic development -
http://www.gilariverdevelopment.com
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