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Yakama Nation passes alcohol resolution

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der=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 width=100%> From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer 4/6/00:
Yakama Nation passes alcohol resolution
The Yakama Indian Nation bolstered a reservation wide alcohol ban last night in a special meeting of tribal members. The proposal passed by a vote of 144-129, Tribal Council member Ross Sockzehigh said. The resolution orders tribal leaders to vigorously fight alcohol and illegal drugs on the 1.4 million-acre reservation...

Alternate Article:
Central Washington reservation bans alcohol - includes tribal dissident quote (AP 4/6)

Relevant Links:
The Yakama Nation Economic Development Office
Yakama articles archive by KCTS Seattle.

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