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August 8, 2006

Ruling on casino question expected today

PROVIDENCE – The federal judge charged with deciding the fate of the casino ballot question expects to rule on the issue by the close of business today.

U.S. District Judge William E. Smith said he will focus on whether the Narragansett Indian Tribe would profit from a casino in West Warwick because the tribe is a political entity or because of the ethnic or racial background of its members.

Smith is mulling over whether voters should be allowed to decide if the state Constitution should be amended to allow a casino in West Warwick.

Tomorrow is the Secretary of State Office’s deadline for printing the November ballot.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 7:41 AM | Permalink

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