Opening statement by Senator Akaka at the hearing.
03/29/2011
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When the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was passed by Congress in 1988, Indian gaming was a $100 million industry.
The Tribes, as the primary beneficiaries of Indian gaming, have the greatest interest in making sure their operations are well run.
Today, it is a $26 billion industry and there are 236 Tribes operating 422 gaming facilities in 28 States.
Mr. Steinberg, an important difference between the Administration's proposal and S. 261 is that the Administration's proposal would apply th...