Indian tribes delay decision on Barney bill compromise

Steven Stradbrooke
April 10, 2010
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NoVoteTribal members attending the National Indian Gaming Association convention in San Diego have voted to table a motion aimed at offering a compromise resolution in response to Barney Frank’s bill to legalize online poker. California tribes were most disappointed by the defeat, with Morongo Band chairman Robert Martin claiming that “no bill is a bigger threat to Indian gaming.” Well, sure, now that Bill “Mr. UIGEA” Frist has retired… Read more.

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