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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2002

Politicians and resident of Connecticut were extremely pleased about the Bush administration's rejection of federal status for the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation.

Attorney general Richard Blumenthal, who is fighting the recognition of the Eastern Pequot Tribe, said the decision was a "victory for the public interest." Rep. Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) reiterated calls to reform the recognition process.

Get the Story:
Schaghticoke Bid Denied (The Hartford Courant 12/6)
Schaghticokes denied federal recognition in BIA finding (The New London Day 12/6)
Schaghticokes lose bid for recognition (The New Haven Register 12/6)

Today on Indianz.Com:
McCaleb denies status to tribe (12/6)

Relevant Documents:
McCaleb Proposes to Decline Schaghticoke Acknowledgment (BIA 12/5)

Relevant Links:
Schaghticoke Tribal Nation - http://www.schaghticoke.com

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