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Connecticut mud-fight splatters Famous Dave
Posted: May 18, 2004 - 2:55pm EST
DERBY, Conn. - Calls for the resignation of BIA head David Anderson have their origin in the bitter fight by Connecticut politicians against any new tribal recognitions in their vicinity. U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., made the most direct attack on Anderson on May 7 after a House Government Reform Committee hearing on tribal recognition keyed in on his recusal from all pending acknowledgment decisions. U.S. Sen. Thomas Daschle, D-S.D., followed with a more limited attack on Anderson who was confirmed by the Senate Dec. 9. Indian leaders more recently have been saying to give Anderson a chance, noting that his loudest critics come from Connecticut.
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