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niyad

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16. So do I. But what I very clearly stated is that if "r's" support this bill,

Reply to Jose Garcia (Reply #14)

Thu Dec 18, 2025, 10:05 AM

Dec 18

there has to be some sneaky little clause in there that benefits someone other than tribal members. And President Biden has been out of office for 11 months, so no telling what is actually in the bill, assuming it was there in the last session.

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Congress passes Lumbee recognition bill, heads to Trump's desk [View all] Jose Garcia Dec 17 OP

The marmalade shartcannon will sign it as soon as he's awarded the contract to manage... Brother Buzz Dec 17 #1

What gambling? Lumbee? littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #2

Full federal recognition opens the door Brother Buzz Dec 17 #4

That's my point. I know the Lumbee very, very well. They haven't got any casinos. littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #5

They aren't allowed to have casinos because they aren't a recognized tribe Jose Garcia Dec 17 #7

Then the Lumbee will have to have tribal land. mwooldri Dec 17 #8

Arguably because they aren't recognized Igel Dec 17 #9

To suggest that just because they're Lumbee (Indigenous) they may want a casino... littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #10

TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #3

But does he realize the Lumbees ran off the Klan? discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 17 #6

If Republicans support this angrychair Dec 18 #11

Democrats supported it too Jose Garcia Dec 18 #13

What's the catch? If "r's" support it, there is probably a catch. niyad Dec 18 #12

President Biden supported recognition as well Jose Garcia Dec 18 #14

So do I. But what I very clearly stated is that if "r's" support this bill, niyad Dec 18 #16

They vote Republican. NYC Liberal Dec 18 #17

Thank you for this information. niyad Dec 18 #18

I think this is about federal aid, not establishing casinos jmowreader Dec 18 #15