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  • Measure could block Kennewick Man study

    10/01/2004 7:12:56 PM PDT · by Bernard Marx · 70 replies · 1,083+ views
    Seattle Post Intelligencer via AP ^ | October 1, 2004 | Matthew Daly
    WASHINGTON -- Scientists hoping to study the ancient skeleton known as Kennewick Man are protesting a bill by Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell that they say could block their efforts. A two-word amendment would change an Indian graves-protection law to allow federally recognized tribes to claim ancient remains even if they cannot prove a link to a current tribe. Scientists say the bill, if enacted, could have the effect of overturning a federal appeals court ruling that allowed them to study the 9,300-year- old bones.