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Wyandotte Nation Finds Powerful Ally

WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by the Associated Press: "A powerful ally of the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma spoke out Tuesday against the closure of its Kansas casino by state authorities.

"'I think they've been screwed over by the United States government,' Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, said during a hearing where the tribe's chief testified.

"Young, a 16-term lawmaker with considerable clout in Washington, is supporting legislation by Kansas Democratic Rep. Dennis Moore that would allow the Wyandotte casino.

"Even with Young's clout, however, the bill is opposed by Kansas Republicans in Congress, giving it little chance of moving forward. Meanwhile, the tribe is waging a legal battle to reopen its casino.

"…At issue is whether the tribe's land can be used for gambling under federal law. Wyandotte Chief Leaford Bearskin told the House Resources Committee that Congress intended, in a 1984 law, for the land to be considered sovereign and classified in a way that would allow gambling…"

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