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JUNE 15, 2001

California State Senator Jim Battin, R-La Quinta, says the state's new gaming commission has been going too far in its attempt to regulate tribal casinos under its temporary director.

As a result, Battin says the state should not renew the contract for Robert Traverso. Although he says he hasn't acting on behalf of tribes who contribute heavily to his campaign, Battin opposed a bill to fund the commission with $1.35 million in funds.

A number of tribes have also complained about the new commission.

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