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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2001

In an editorial today, The Detroit News says a dispute over tribal enrollment at the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe show that Indian gaming should not be expanded in Michigan.

The paper says the tribe's "Orwellian rules" stem from "slot machine welfare." Greed over casino profits has corrupted tribal leadership, and since the tribe is a sovereign government, there is nothing anyone can do about it, the paper claims.

Except, of course, to punish other tribes for the Saginaw Chippewa situation. The paper calls on Governor John Engler not to approve any Class III gaming compacts with tribes.

The paper this week ran a special report on the tribe's attempt to disenroll hundreds of tribal members.

Get the Story:
Chippewa Strife Argues for Limiting Indian Casinos (The Detroit News 8/8)

Relevant Links:
Saginaw Chippewa, Official Homepage - http://www.sagchip.org
Soaring Eagle Casino - http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com

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