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Friday September 5, 2008 - Weekend Edition
David Sickey, vice chair of Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, speaks after Jack Abramoff's sentencing in Washington, D.C. Photo   AP.
David Sickey, vice chair of Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. Photo © AP.
Tribes still haunted by Abramoff
Leaders of two tribes say past association with disgraced lobbyist has hurt their reputation and their political standing.
DOJ Press Release

Report looks at alcohol deaths
Nearly 12 percent of deaths every year are attributed to alcohol, according to first national study of its kind.
CDC/IHS Report
Federal Register | Casino Stalker | Calendar

In The Hoop
As everyone knows, Carl Artman is gone but the shenanigans haven't ended at the Interior Department. Check what's In The Hoop for more.

Indian Gaming
Catch up on the latest news affecting gaming in Indian Country.
 
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On the Web
Support Our Troops - The American Indian Chamber of Commerce urges you to support the men and women in the armed forces.
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Judge certifies appeal of Cobell accounting decision (9/5)
NIGC seeks comments on 'after-acquired' lands (9/5)
Turtle Talk: Review of pending Supreme Court cases (9/5)
Charles Trimble: Indian Country must take control (9/5)
Steve Russell: Being indigenous good for the fakers (9/5)
Linda Grover: Family proud to be 'redneck' Indians (9/5)
10th Circuit rules in Navajo trust accounting case (9/5)
Police cite 'suspects' in death of Pechanga leader (9/5)
Blog: Some tribes not really Abramoff victims (9/5)
Abramoff sentenced for defrauding tribes (9/5)
Nighthorse Campbell snubbed by RNC planners (9/5)
McCain cites tribes in GOP acceptance speech (9/5)
Eight Native people shot by police in Canada (9/5)
Column: More trust needed between Natives, police (9/5)
Ex-financial adviser denies cheating Ute Tribe (9/5)
Yakama Nation sues over tobacco compact (9/5)
Duwamish recognition opposed by Muckleshoots (9/5)
Editorial: Wellness center good for Navajo youth (9/5)
Search of reserve fails to turn up missing inmates (9/5)
Seneca Nation appeals NIGC notice of violation (9/5)
Massachusetts governor not ready to negotiate (9/5)
Eastern Cherokee council delays action on alcohol (9/5)
Editorial: Gaming tribes get whatever they want (9/5)
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