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Friday, December 12, 2003

A former chairman of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Michigan who served jail time for bribery and tax evasion is entering tribal politics again.

Fred Dakota wants a seat on the tribal council because he opposes a tax agreement being negotiated with the state. He says it could destroy tribal sovereignty.

Get the Story:
Upper Peninsula Briefs [see second item] (AP 12/11)

Relevant Links:
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community - http://www.ojibwa.com

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