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Tribe Wants Speedier Federal Recognition Process

WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by the New York Newsday: "Shinnecock Indian Nation leader Lance Gumbs called on Congress yesterday to speed up the process of federal recognition for his and other tribes, the first step toward building a casino in Hampton Bays.

"While the proposed casino is controversial, the subject of a lawsuit and far from a certainty, it cannot get off the ground if the tribe is not recognized by the federal government, according to the Indian Gaming Act, which sets the rules for casinos run by Indian tribes.

"Gumbs, 43, said it has been a quarter of a century since his tribe began to seek federal recognition, and called on Congress to do more than listen.

"…Gumbs, downplaying the casino issue, said federal recognition would also allow the tribe to get federal funding for land protection and health services…"

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