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  • Hawaii gov. lobbies Senate on secession

    09/07/2005 7:59:35 PM PDT · by SmithL · 17 replies · 643+ views
    AP ^ | 9/7/5 | ALEXANDRE DA SILVA
    HONOLULU - A delay in a U.S. Senate vote on a bill that would grant federal recognition to Native Hawaiians is giving Hawaii's governor a chance to lobby senators who fear it could lead to Hawaii's secession from the union. "That's a ridiculous claim and a ridiculous argument," Gov. Linda Lingle said. "We have over 500 recognized Indian tribes in America. They don't secede. They simply get a federal recognition that allows them to avoid these kinds of lawsuits that Hawaiians have faced." On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist canceled a planned Tuesday vote on ending a filibuster against...