5.02.08
Where there's smoke, there's fire
by Rob Capriccioso
ALBANY, N.Y - New York Gov. David Paterson, just a few weeks after taking office, is already thinking about collecting sales taxes on cigarettes sold by tribes. It's a path many of his predecessors have unsuccessfully pursued, and several tribal leaders predict Paterson, too, will likely face challenges...
by Rob Capriccioso
ALBANY, N.Y - New York Gov. David Paterson, just a few weeks after taking office, is already thinking about collecting sales taxes on cigarettes sold by tribes. It's a path many of his predecessors have unsuccessfully pursued, and several tribal leaders predict Paterson, too, will likely face challenges...
''The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is sensitive to the economic woes of the state,'' according to a statement released by the tribe's council in response to Paterson's radio remarks. ''
However, the state should not be trying to bail itself out on the backs of Indian tribes [and] nations in the state.'' Mohawk council leaders also said they do not believe the governor should be making public comments concerning tribes without first reaching out to tribes to discuss his concerns. ''That is counterproductive to building positive government-to-government relationships between us,'' according to the statement...
Representatives of the Shinnecock Indian Nation said they wanted to take a wait-and-see approach regarding Paterson's plans... (Full Story)
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