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Indiana Officials Wants Apology for Casino Comment

INDIANA – As reported by the Northwest Indiana Times: "Lansing Village Trustee Bob Ryan wants an apology from U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. over statements he said the congressman made linking Lansing with support for a proposed Ho-Chunk casino.

"At a U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Resources hearing last week, the congressman spoke in favor of the planned 432-acre casino/resort complex in Lynwood.

"Ryan took special exception to statements the Chicago Democrat made to the committee suggesting the village of Lansing supported the casino even though the village passed a resolution last year to the contrary.

"…Jackson, according to the congressional record, said 'The village of Lynwood, and virtually all of the local communities surrounding it support the Ho-Chunk proposal, including the villages of Calumet City, Steger and Glenwood, the township of Bloom, as well as the mayors of nearby communities Lansing ...'

"Lansing President Dan Podgorski said he spoke with the congressman's staff regarding the statements, and the issue was an oversight…"

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