
Mashpees near federal recognition
Final approval could open up casino talks

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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