6.27.07
Gambling compacts still need final OK
By James P. Sweeney
COPLEY NEWS SERVICE
SACRAMENTO – A group of powerful Southern California Indian tribes have reached a tentative accord with Assembly Democrats that could clear the way for ratification of multibillion-dollar gambling compacts that have been stalled since August.
The compromises on issues such as casino operating standards and workers' compensation are outlined in a five-page “memorandum of agreement” signed June 21 by Danny Tucker, chairman of the Sycuan band of El Cajon.
That document and a similar one signed by Pechanga Chairman Mark Macarro appear to be awaiting the signature of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has been in Europe since Saturday. Schwarzenegger was scheduled to return to the Capitol today.
The governor's attorneys have been involved in developing the side agreements and reportedly have signed off on them. A spokesman for the governor declined to comment.
In addition to Sycuan and Pechanga of Temecula, the pending compacts were negotiated by Agua Caliente of Palm Springs, Morongo of Riverside County and San Manuel of San Bernardino County.
All but San Manuel have embraced the basic terms of the side deals, tribal and Capitol sources said. (Complete Story)
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