According to reports by the Mid-Hudson News Network in New York, U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has indicated to New York Senator Chuck Schumer that he opposes off-reservation casino proposals; and Secretary Kempthorne, in his role as Trustee for all Indian lands, shared his belief with Senator Schumer that if he approves one of the 32 pending off-reservation casino proposals that are before the Bureau of Indiab Affairs/Interior Department, he would have little choice but to approve them all.
Sen. Schumer has attempted to assist the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe with approvals the tribe needs to open a casino in the Catskills, more than 500 miles from the Tribe's reservation. The project has the support of the local community and Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D).
Sen. Schumer has attempted to assist the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe with approvals the tribe needs to open a casino in the Catskills, more than 500 miles from the Tribe's reservation. The project has the support of the local community and Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D).
While Kempthorne was Governor of Idaho, he rejected off-reservation casino proposals.
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