Apr
12
2010
Rodney Butler, the new council chair for the Mashantucket Pequots, predicts more tribal casino closures and defaults on debts as the recession continues.In an interview in Indian Country Today, Butler discussed the Pequots' restructuring of its own debt, as well as the tribe's downsized expansion plans. He also urged continued focus on economic diversification in tribal communities, even in the face of decreased gaming revenue.
