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THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a hearing on Wednesday to address revenue sharing under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Chairman Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) noted that there is no basis in law for revenue sharing with states or local governments. Nevertheless, tribal leaders told him that they are being increasingly eyed as a means to balance state budgets.

Acting assistant secretary Aurene Martin testified that the Department of Interior has approved revenue sharing compacts in six states. Typically, she said the state must offer some form of exclusivity in exchange for taking a share of casino money.

Get the Story:
States get too greedy, tribes say (The Norwich Bulletin 7/10)
Tribes: States Greedy on Gambling Monies (AP 7/9)

Relevant Documents:
Written Witness Testimony (July 9, 2003)

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