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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2002

A special commission approved by Rhode Island lawmakers held the second in a series of hearings on Tuesday night regarding gaming in the state.

The commission was authorized over the objections of the Narragansett Tribe, whose leaders have sought to open a casino for years. State law requires voter approval but the nine-month study hampered their latest quest.

Narragansett Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas and other tribal members attended the latest hearing but did not appear to get a chance to testify, according to The Providence Journal.

Get the Story:
Gambling experts lay out stakes (The Providence Journal 8/7)

Relevant Links:
Narragansett Tribe - http://www.narragansett-tribe.org

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