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Narragansett Chief: Let public speak
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JUNE 14, 2000 Matthew Thomas, chief sachem of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island, published an editorial in The Providence Journal today. He responds to statements made by the editors of the newspaper in a June 6 editorial and those made by Governor Almond in a June 9 column, saying casino detractors are attacking the tribe. The tribe has recently offered more money to the state. Voters must ultimately approve the proposal. A telephone poll indicates the majority of voters want to see the issue on the November referendum but it must be placed there by the House Finance Committee. Thomas argues that the casino represents the "most viable and beneficial" proposal ever put before the state. Five communities turned down the tribe's previous proposal in 1995. For the record, the Journal states the editorial board does not oppose the tribe, but gaming. Get the Story:
EDITORIAL: Tribal casino: Let the people speak (The Providence Journal 6/14) Indianz.Com Narragansett Casino Coverage:
Tribe offers more to state (Money Matters 06/13)
Tribe to up ante (Money Matters 06/07)
Narragansett face opponents (Money Matters 05/23)
Vote wanted on Narragansett casino (Money Matters 05/22)
Narragansett could lose out on casino (Money Matters 05/19)
EDITORIAL: No to casinos in Rhode Island (Money Matters 05/15)
Narragansetts hope for casino (Money Matters 05/08)
Legislature questions Narragansett casino (Money Matters 04/12)
Narragansett Tribe faces difficult battle (Money Matters 04/07)
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