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Show Idaho Leader tries to ease state fears Idaho tribe plans gaming operations southeastern Idaho have also said they News Mountain West central Idaho reservation, possibly as cooperate with state officials, but they Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., as “old Republican policies that maintain the government as the instrument of helping the wealthy get wealthier.” Gingrich, the Republican minority whip, speaks a should expect gaming operations. He new language disguising the same old policies, said man Allen Pinkham said Friday that any operation will be low key and _ state authorities will be kept informed. ‘‘T think we could probably do it this summer. We could test the market this summer,’’Pinkham said in an interview during the tribe’s semi-annual General Council meeting in Lapwai. Gov. Cecil Andrus and Attorney General Jim Jones have vowed to oppose gambling on Idaho Indian reservations. But, the U.S. Department of Interior recently said it interprets the Idaho Constitution and state lottery laws as allowing Indian bingo. Both Andrus and Jones dispute that interpretation, but acknowledge some changes might have to be made to clarify state law on the subject. Besides the Nez Perce, the in Shoshone-Bannock _ tribes said he understands concerns about regulation, but Bureau of Indian Affairs officers and even the FBI could be used if necessary to make sure the Operation remains legal. ‘Pm not going to concede and say, “Yeah, I’m going to roll over,’ and not do any gaming activity,’’ he noted. Earlier this year, the Nez Perce randomly sent out 1,500 detailed surveys throughout north-central Idaho and Asotin County, Washington, to try to gauge interest in reservation gambling. About one third of the surveys were returned, much higher than the expected 10 to 15 percent response rate, said Jon Matthews, tribal economic development planner. The response generally was positive, with most preferring gaming to be at a site near the reservation’s boundaries, Matthews said. U.S. Supreme Court skeptical of FFCC Minority Policy Special to the Minority Reporter A federal program that has doubled the number of minority-owned radio and television stations across the United States ran into trouble before a skeptical Supreme Court recently. The negative comments by justices could spell'‘doom for the Federam Com-. munications. Commission program, and could foreshadow another defeat for af- firmative action programs nationwide, similar to a 1989 ruling by the high court. Gregory Guillot, representing a broadcasting company denied a license that was awarded to a Hispanic-owned rival, said FCC ‘‘policy is a complete and total failure.’’ The aim of the FCC policy, endorsed by Congress, is to promote diversity in programming by giving firms owned by minorities and women preference when new licenses are issued or financially troubled stations are sold. About 250 of the 10,000 stations President Bush: A ‘Black in White House’ Prediction|} Washington, D.C.—President George Bush said recently in1 prepared remarks to the 20th anniversary dinner of the Joint Center for Political and D-Pa., lashed out at the proposals of his counterpart, tax-exempt, racially segregated schools?” systems that are questionable, like the B-2 bomber. I FCC lawyer Daniel Armstrong defended the policy. “‘If there are minority owners, when all is said and done the public will have received greater diversity.” quotas.” Gray said that the best and the brightest ideas in ing for child-care legislation. disagree with that and I think most Americans do.” Farrakhan disciples eye Congress seats Washington (AP) — Two Nation of Islam followers if Louis Farrakhan say they will seek seats in Congress in this year’s election, while a third plans to run for the District of Columbia school board. Farrakhan said Muslims are fielding the candidates because current officeholders, both white and black, in the Washington metropolitan area have been ineffective in dealing with drugs, crime, and other social themselves another way. That’s what I thought we were trying to get away from in this country.’’ Diversity of programming is not guaranteed by the race nor also indicated skepticism in their questioning. ‘“Can non-minorities not offer diversity in programming?’ asked Justice O’Connor. hiring of a woman, but once she’s on board, you can discriminate. Now that has recent years have come from the Democrats, such as tax reform, reviewing Pentagon spending and work- The seat is now held by Rep. Steny Hoyer, a five-term incumbent and. chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Prince Georges County is about 45 percent black. Paul Stevens, and Sandra Day O’Con- sion through the act that says you can’t discriminate in the means eliminating educational opportunities through Pell Grants, huge cuts in Medicare to finance weapon ‘suburb of Washington. Anthony Kennedy, Byron White, John versing the Supreme court deci- Ye William Gray nothing to do with with the Republicans’ dislike of policy, asserting that it is based on of the owner, Scalia asserted. Justices civil rights, but I’m not for re- Gray called Gingrich’s new opportunity society a _ “continuation of the greed society.” “Getting rid of the bureaucratic welfare state licensed by the FCC are minority- problems. Abdul Alim Muhammad, Farowned. White-owned firms in Hartford, Conn. and Orlando, Fla. rakhan’s national spokesman and exchallenged the policy after losing bids ecutive director of the neighborhood for license. anti-drug program, said he will seek In court arguments recently, Justice the Fifth District U.S House seat from Antoniin Scalia led the attack on the Prince, Georges County, a Maryland the’ presumption: that ‘‘whites express themse'lves one way and Aleuts express _ Gray, the Democrats’ majority whip. “Does he criticize President Bush’s bailing out the savings and loan industry or going light on defense contractors guilty of fraud? Does he mention that vouchers were suggested by Ronald Reagan to go to 6 : VS oeays Commenting on President Bush’s threat to veto the Civil Rights Act of 1990, Gray said: “The Republicans are always for everything rhetorically, until they have to act. It’s like Bush saying, ‘Read my lips; I’m for In a rhetorical battle of whips, Rep. William Gray, are developing a plan to start reservation gambling at Fort Hall. early as this summer. Tribal Executive Committee Chair- & Sentinel, May 25, 1990 7 New policies are ‘same old stuff,’ Gr Lapwai, Idaho (AP) — The Nez Perce Indian Tribe apparently is determined to start gaming operations to generate some revenue on their north- Pinkham said his tribe wants to Minority Reporter ‘“‘We think we have an excellent chance of winning,’’ Muhammad said. George X Cure, a legal advisor to a group of Muslims who have fought drug trafficking thorugh an organization called Dopebusters, said he will run for the District of Columbia’s non-voting seat in the House. The seat is being vacated by Del. Walter E. 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