Column: Tribe's $5.5M gift won't fix all casino woes

Column: Tribe's $5.5M gift won't fix all casino woes (September 28, 2004)

"The San Bernardino City Council probably will accept the $5.5 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to fix some of the problems the tribe's casino causes in the northeast part of the city. It's a generous...

Opinions: Are Minnesota tribes paying 'fair' share?

Opinions: Are Minnesota tribes paying 'fair' share? (September 28, 2004)

The Minneapolis Star Tribune: "That changing national scene, plus the undeniable lure of new nontax revenue for politicians, have to be weighing heavily on Minnesota's tribal leaders. Their ability to keep non-Indian competition at bay through political muscle may be...

No Miwoks on hand to announce casino plan

No Miwoks on hand to announce casino plan (September 28, 2004)

The California Valley Miwok Tribe announced plans for a casino in the Bay Area but none of the five members shows up for the press conference on Monday. The tribe wants to buy 209 acres near Gilroy for a major...