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Legislators Want Schwarzenegger to Block Casino

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Tahoe Daily Tribune: "State lawmakers are requesting to meet this week with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's staff regarding construction of a casino-hotel in Shingle Springs with the hope the governor will put a stop to the project.

"Assemblyman Tim Leslie, R-Tahoe City, and Sen. Thomas 'Rico' Oller, R-San Andreas, say they oppose the casino for a number of reasons including traffic-induced air quality concerns and what they say is a conflict of interest involving Caltrans.

"…The perceived conflict regarding Caltrans is based on the fact that the agency's interests are being represented by an attorney who also represents the interests of the Shingle Springs band of Miwok Indians, which has requested approval for the interchange.

"Caltrans is in charge of preparing a report that describes the environmental impact of the planned interchange. It has begun working to satisfy the judge's request for more information, according to Caltrans spokesman Mark Dinger.

"Lakes Entertainment is the primary financial backer of the Shingle Springs project..."

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