Looks like the Federal Govt. does not want Californians to decide in state matters. They have approved the compacts
Interior Dept. OKs tribes' gambling agreements
By James P. Sweeney
COPLEY NEWS SERVICE
8:33 p.m. November 30, 2007
SACRAMENTO – In a stunning development, federal officials confirmed late Friday that controversial gambling agreements for four Southern California Indian tribes, including Sycuan of El Cajon, have been approved by the U.S Interior Department.
As a result, under federal law, the multibillion-dollar deals could take effect early next week even though all face a statewide vote on the Feb. 5 ballot.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who negotiated the agreements, called the unexpected development “good news.”
“The governor believes that these compacts are strong and that this action by the federal government upholds the validity of the compacts,” Sabrina Lockhart said.
The administration, however, also was assessing the many legal questions, including what it may mean for the pending ballot measures, Lockhart said.
“We are pleased that the federal government has approved the Pechanga compact,” Pechanga Chairman Mark Macarro said. “This approval reaffirms the validity of this comprehensive government agreement.”
3 comments:
Let the Governor know of your displeasure. VOTE NO on expanded gaming.
At least until more money goes for education, and then, the CAFEDTEACHERS will throw disenfranchised Natives out with the bathwater.
Give the Unions what they want, and screw those that have really be violated.
Need to write to both Calif. Senator and your Congressman voicing oppostion. Better to write your letter by hand and send it by Fax...
Good point. It's good that they handle something rather than delete it with a button and say they never got it.
But, expenses expenses.
You can buy a fax program for your computer cheap....
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