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Connecticut Lawmakers Continue Fundraiser Debate16 December 2002HARTFORD, Connecticut – As reported by the Associated Press: "A state law that allows nonprofit organizations to hold `Las Vegas night' fund-raisers should be repealed because it also allows federally recognized Indian tribes to open casinos, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal told lawmakers Friday. "The attorney general made his remarks at a sparsely attended hearing on the issue, which legislators say they may bring up during a special session scheduled to start Wednesday. The session was called to resolve a $500 million hole in the state budget. "Blumenthal argued that the potential loss to charities, churches and other nonprofit groups was minimal compared to the decline in quality of life he said would result from more casinos. "…The 1972 law opened the door to Indian casinos by permitting churches and other nonprofit groups to raise money with casino-type games. "…Four other tribes have also applied for recognition and all have indicated they plan to open casinos in the state. The governor and federally recognized tribes can negotiate a gaming compact, which then must be approved by the legislature…" |