From the Web - Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Lawmakers Block Governor's Casino Plan: Feather News Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's plan for three mega-casinos was formally defeated yesterday by the state's House of Representatives by a vote of 106-48, leaving for now the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as the only group ... Obstructed sunrise [Massachusetts]: The United South and Eastern Tribes, an organization of 25 federally recognized Indian tribes in 12 states, has joined with the Wampanoag of Gay Head (Aquinnah) in their opposition to the wind factory on Nantucket Sound. ... Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe dreams of casino: Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, the chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) in Massachusetts, says gaming will finally bring self-sufficiency to her people. Andrews-Maltais, who took office two months ago, supports legislation ...