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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2002

Idaho voters are being asked to authorize expansion of gaming on the state's reservations.

Proposition 1 was funded by the Nez Perce Tribe and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. David Matheson, chief executive officer of Coeur d´Alene Tribes Gaming Enterprises, said at a debate yesterday that gaming has brought Indians out of poverty.

Get the Story:
Both sides in gambling debate make case at City Club luncheon (The Idaho Statesman 10/24)
Minister warns against gambling initiative (The Spokesman Review 10/24)

Relevant Documents:
Text of Indian Gaming Initiative (Idaho Secretary of State)

Relevant Links:
Coeur d'Alene Tribe - http://www.cdatribe.com
Nez Perce Tribe - http://www.nezperce.org

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