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  • Political scandal clouds meeting of tribal gambling leaders - Abramoff & Agua Caliente tribe

    01/11/2006 8:57:18 PM PST · by NormsRevenge · 8 replies · 360+ views
    ap on Bakersfield Californian ^ | 1/11/06 | Juliet Williams - ap
    PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - The chairman of a Southern California Indian tribe that gave $10 million to indicted Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff apologized Wednesday to other tribal leaders for the ensuing scandal that has tainted many tribes. Richard Milanovich, chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, said tribal officials had only good intentions when they hired Abramoff. He told delegates at the Western Indian Gaming Conference that fallout from the scandal already is hurting the image of tribes in Washington. Abramoff pleaded guilty last week to felony charges involving influence peddling. "It really pains me. It hurts...