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APRIL 13, 2001

An Alaska State Senator who voted against a measure to condemn the recent paint-ball attacks on Alaska Natives in Anchorage has changed his mind.

After he voted no on Thursday, Gary Wilken changed his vote to support a resolution condemning the attacks. He gave no explanation.

The vote to support the resolution is now 17-1. The House already passed a similar resolution, which also calls on the US Commission on Civil Rights to investigate racism in the state.

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