On August 13, 2017, the House Natural Resources Committee heard testimony “on the power of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust, and on whether or not Congress should enact standards to govern the Secretary’s use of such power.”
The Committee heard testimony from a diverse panel of witnesses and particularly, the comments from Mayor Fred B. Allyn III of Ledyard, CT whose community is impacted by tribal gaming were particularly relevant to what the Santa Ynez Valley is experiencing with the Chumash Casino. Below are witness statements and you can watch the complete hearing online.
Witness Testimony
Mr. James Cason
Acting Deputy Secretary
U.S. Department of Interior
Washington, D.C.
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The Honorable Kirk Francis
President
United South and Eastern Tribes
Washington, D.C
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Resume
The Honorable Fred B. Allyn III
Mayor, Town of Ledyard
Ledyard, Connecticut
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Mr. Donald Mitchell
Attorney at Law
Anchorage, Alaska
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Resume
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