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Mashpees near federal recognition

Final approval could open up casino talks

Glenn Marshall, Mashpee Wampanoag tribal chairman, addresses the tribe as council members Desire' Hendricks (center) and Cheryl Frye celebrate.
By Megan Tench and Michael Kranish
Globe Staff / April 1, 2006

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MASHPEE -- The federal government gave preliminary recognition yesterday to the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, setting the stage for possibly contentious negotiations with state officials over the right to build a casino in Massachusetts. (Full article: 985 words)

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