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Maryland Tribe Tries Again for Status

MARYLAND – As reported by the Baltimore Sun: "Their bid for state recognition as an Indian tribe has been rejected by two governors in a row.

"But with the possibility of legalized slot machines looming, the Piscataway Conoy Confederacy and Subtribes yesterday urged the General Assembly to pass legislation to circumvent the governor's office and secure their status as a recognized Indian tribe in Maryland.

"…But opponents of the effort told the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee that the legislation would help the tribe bring full casinos to Maryland.

"…The bill before the Senate committee yesterday would grant state recognition to the Piscataway Conoy if the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs decides the group deserves that status - essentially cutting the governor out of the process. While the governor appoints the commission, its members have clashed with Glendening and Ehrlich in the recent years…"

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