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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2002

"The political endorsement of Indian casinos and the maintenance of a money stream for political parties and for legislative largess run deep. Witness the recent Mohegan Sun gala where former President Clinton and U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd were honored guests. Consider the McCain/Feingold Campaign Finance Reform Bill, in which tribes are given donation privileges.

And on a local level, Connecticut state politicians do little to support the local town needs for casino-related expenses while awash in slot funds that they dole out for their pet projects. . ."

Get the Story:
Letter: Most politicians have sold out to tribes (Frederick D. Riccioli. The New London Day 7/10)