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FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2003

The Norwich Bulletin in an editorial today says racism wasn't a factor in the state legislature's decision to repeal a law that paved the way for Indian gaming.

Opponents of tribal casinos pushed for the elimination of the Vegas Nights law to prevent the Eastern Pequot Tribe and others from opening new facilities. Tribal leaders decried the effort and minority legislators said it was discriminatory.

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Editorial: 'Vegas nights repeal was no racist decision (The Norwich Bulletin 1/10)

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