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San Jose council votes to put gambling expansion on the ballot

(CALIFORNIA) -- With San Jose's budget deeply in the red, the City Council voted Tuesday to put a measure on the June ballot that would allow a dramatic expansion of gambling at the city's card clubs, along with higher card-room taxes that could generate $5 million a year.

From: PECHANGA.net on March 10, 2010

Wappo Indians Push For Federal Recognition

(CALIFORNIA) -- The Wappo Indians of the Alexander Valley are hoping a court hearing now set for April will eventually lead to renewed federal status as a legal tribe. The Mishewal Tribe lost federal status in 1959 when the government privatized many small reservations.

From: PECHANGA.net on March 10, 2010

Pechanga chefs take charge of culinary team

(CALIFORNIA) -- Chef Kwok Kuen “Raymond” Tse has been named head chef of Asian cuisine and Chef Jason McClain is the new assistant executive chef.

From: PECHANGA.net on March 10, 2010

Temecula council approves deal for payments from Pechanga

(CALIFORNIA) -- The Temecula City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an agreement with the Pechanga Band of Luise�o Indians that guarantees the city at least $52 million over 21 years to handle the effect the tribe's hotel and casino have on traffic and public services.

From: PECHANGA.net on March 10, 2010

In The Hoop | Indian Gaming | The Federal Register

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From: indianz.com on March 5, 2010

Casino Stalker | Federal Recognition Database

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Job Ad: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Legislative Associate

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Job Ad: NCAI Policy Research Center Program Associate

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Sanctions proposed against veterans' agency

The Human Services Committee is scheduled to decide whether or not to issue sanctions against the Department of Navajo Veterans Affairs and its director for failing to efficiently serve veterans.

From: Navajo Times on March 8, 2010

Betting on casinos

The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise has secured the means to build all five planned gaming facilities on Navajo land, and says it hopes to open them within months of each other.

From: Navajo Times on March 8, 2010

Fort Defiance hospital workers fear the worst in tribal takeover

Local elected officials were blasted Tuesday night for taking too little interest in the tribe's takeover of the Indian Health Service hospital here, which some workers say is causing the wholesale loss of doctors, nurses and other employees.

From: Navajo Times on March 8, 2010

Lundstrom disputes Jeff account of encounter

In her first statement to the Navajo Times since accusing a colleague of "slugging" her in the arm during a dispute, New Mexico State Rep. Patricia Lundstrom, D-Gallup, said she asked New Mexico State Police to withdraw her complaint against state Rep. Sandra Jeff, D-Crownpoint, at the request of Ben Lujan Sr., speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

From: Navajo Times on March 8, 2010

ICWA: Individual and tribal survival at stake

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Children, grandchildren, and tribal nations – enrollment and inclusion can spell collective survival, because “Every tribe is one generation away from cultural and political extinction,” according to Maylinn Smith, a law professor.

From: Indian Country Today on March 10, 2010

3 Va. tribes gain state recognition

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Indian Patawomeck Tribe has ended a 16-year battle for state recognition in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Approximately one week after an appearance by Patawomeck tribal member and entertainer Wayne Newton, the Virginia House and Senate approved HJ 150 granting the tribe state recognition and a seat on the Virginia Council on Indians.

From: Indian Country Today on March 10, 2010

Office Depot Foundation honors Navajo code talkers

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Office Depot Foundation – the independent, nonprofit foundation that serves as the primary charitable giving arm of Office Depot – has recognized the legendary Navajo code talkers with the organization’s highest honor: the “Listen Learn Care Award.”...

From: Indian Country Today on March 10, 2010

Internet gambling: Threat or opportunity?

The likelihood Internet poker will soon be legal in the United States is igniting a fear among some tribal leaders that online gambling will impact revenue from tribal government casinos. Internet gambling proponents contend the fears are unwarranted as online gamblers represent a segment of the public that is not patronizing casinos.

From: Indian Country Today on March 10, 2010

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