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Rhode Island Tribal Chief Criticizes Governor

WEST WARWICK, Rhode Island – As reported by the Rhode Island Providence Journal: "Narragansett Indian Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas says the governor is being hypocritical for not protesting a pair of Foxwoods Resort and Casino "job fairs" scheduled this month at state-run employment centers.

"The Connecticut casino will send a recruiter to West Warwick on Monday and to Providence on June 24 to find cashiers and cooks, restaurant servers and security officers.

"…'The governor, in front of the House Finance Committee, talked about how casinos didn't offer 'real' jobs, how casinos are not 'real' economic development and how casinos will rob our hospitality venues of valuable workers,' said Thomas yesterday at a news conference at the tribe's Casino Volunteer Headquarters on Main Street.

"'Yet his administration turns around and offers a job fair to Foxwoods casino.'

"…The governor's office, however, said that the programs are run by the Department of Labor and Training and not approved by the administration…"

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