ID:

219

Date:

2004-10-23

Headline:

Casinos: BIA has helped Indian gambling

Reporter's name:

Tony Thornton

Delay/denial:

No

Lawsuit:

No

Fees:

No

Media outlet:

The Oklahoman

City:

Oklahoma City, OK

Summary:

The governor of the Chickasaw Nation claimed "economic development" for the purchase of land, which allowed the tribe to bypass federal reviews required when land is bought for gambling purposes, The Oklahoman learned from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Keywords:

Indian, casino, gambling, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Sen. Jim Inhofe, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

Agencies:

BIA

States:

OK

Categories:

American Indian affairs