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McCain hearing stacked with recognition critics
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Six witnesses from Connecticut who have been critical of the federal recognition process are expected to testify at an upcoming Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on the subject, The New London Day reports.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R), Sens. Chris Dodd (D) and Joe Lieberman (D), and U.S. Reps. Nancy Johnson (R), Christopher Shays (R) and Robert Simmons (R) are to appear, the paper said.
The hearing takes place next Wednesday, May 11.
Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona), the chairman of the committee, called the hearing. He said he has concerns about the slow-moving process and the influence of outside investors.
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