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In The Hoop
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2002

Welcome to In The Hoop, Indianz.Com's occasional column about assorted Indian issues.

In The Hoop: The Scorecard
Is it Friday already? That means it's time for the weekly list of the movers and shakers in Indian Country and beyond.

The Winners
Tribal Lobbyists - Your coveted rules are getting finalized. But will Auntie Gale let them pass? Time to solicit more money rather than risk rejection.

Assistant Secretary Neal McCaleb - You may be slow but at least you're the only one!

The Gila River Tribe - Sure, an opportunity to host a mega-million stadium was lost but did you really want to be known as home to the Cardinals? Keep walking...

The Hoopa Valley Tribe - Congratulations on the Supreme Court turning away a challenge to your authority. A victory for everyone.

The Losers
Assistant Secretary Neal McCaleb - Less tasks, more force!

Deputy Secretary J. Steven Griles - Release my people, you tell a federal judge with Moses-like projection. They might be released from their jobs instead.

Minerals Management Service - So much for all the "trust reform" projects all those quarterly reports claim you fixed.

The Cowlitz Tribe - Sure you are recognized but you won't be getting a red cent for the years of waiting.

In The Middle
The Klamath Tribes - Will you get back your terminated land? Or will you be forced to sign some "memorandum" of "understanding" allowing you to pick berries.

Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle - Oops, forgot about that nuclear waste law. But your efforts on behalf of Indian Country could make up for it.

Indian Country - Just when one consultation ends, another will start We hope all tribal leaders have frequent flier plans.

Western Shoshone Tribes - So much activity in Washington, D.C., this week! Let's hope it does some good.

In Your Hoop
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