Jun
29
2010
Yesterday, the Department of Interior released Secretary Salazar's memo detailing the Department's approach to Indian gaming generally, and to gaming on newly acquired lands specifically. Here's our take on the Secretary's memo. First, a lot of folks, both inside and outside Indian Country, are relieved to finally see some action on Indian gaming issues from the Obama administration. It's been 18 months of almost total silence on Indian gaming, one of the most important issues for many tribes across the U.S.