George Voinovich: “this amendment is opposed by Senator McCain as chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. It is opposed by Senator…”

“this amendment is opposed by Senator McCain as chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. It is opposed by Senator McCain, not because he is not concerned about the proliferation of Indian gaming, but rather because he believes this is within the jurisdiction of his committee and that he is already addressing the issue. He has indicated he will give me a hearing on my amendment right after the July break. This issue of Indian gaming is a serious threat to the people of Ohio and other people throughout the country. It is an issue in terms of States rights and the States' Constitution and their ability to deal with the issue of casino gambling. Mr. President, I respectfully withdraw my amendment. Exhibit 1 National Governors Association, Washington, DC, June 27, 2005. Hon. George V. Voinovich, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Dear Senator Voinovich: The nation's governors appreciate your efforts to ensure that states continue to play a meaningful role in the trust land acquisition process. The Governors are committed to working with Congress, the Executive Branch and Indian tribal governments to resolve the Complex issues involved in the implementation of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA).…”