A BIA critic won't run for president in '04

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2003

Senator Chris Dodd (D-Connecticut), a critic of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, said on Monday he would not seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2004.

Dodd is a primary sponsor of a bill to reform federal recognition. He has another bill to offer grants to local governments that want to participate in federal recognition or land-into-trust decisions.

Get the Story:
Dodd Stays Out Of Race For President (The Hartford Courant 3/4)
Dodd Rules Out Bid For Presidency (The New London Day 3/4)
Countering a Trend, Dodd Won't Join Democratic Field (The Washington Post 3/4)
Dodd rules out White House run (AP 3/4)

Relevant Links:
Sen. Chris Dodd - http://dodd.senate.gov

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