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Rhode Island Tribe Turns for Congress

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – As reported by the Associated Press: "After losing another round in its long bid for a casino, the Narragansett Indian Tribe is looking to Washington for help.

"The tribe hopes to convince Congress to get rid of a federal law that prevents them from opening a casino on their Charlestown land without approval from state voters.

"On Friday, a state court ordered off the ballot a question that would have asked voters if the tribe and Harrah's Entertainment could build a casino in West Warwick.

"The Narragansetts say other tribes in the United States are not subject to the restriction requiring voter approval.

"'I think it's time for Congress to take the issue up,' the tribe's Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas told The Providence Journal.

"Thomas said he would ask the Rhode Island delegation for help, but also wants to speak with the leadership of the House and Senate, as well as President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., about the issue.

"… Some observers say the tribe's chances are slim and their allies few…"

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