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Casino Opponents to File Case with Oregon
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2003 Florence residents seek legal recourse over proposed casino Salem, OR – People Against a Casino Town will file a lawsuit today asking the Oregon Supreme Court to declare the state’s compact with the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians a violation of the Oregon constitution. Former Governor John Kitzhaber signed the compact allowing a proposed Florence area gambling casino during the closing minutes of his administration. PACT leaders and the organization’s legal counsel will be available today for media inquiries regarding the law suit. WHO: PACT Legal Counsel: William Sherlock & Brad Litchfield, 541-686-9160 Alexis Johnson, 928-226-1964 WHAT: Media Availability Regarding Filing of Case with Oregon Supreme Court WHEN: Monday, September 15 Telephone Interviews: Regular Business Hours Television Availability (Oregon legal counsel): 2-3 pm WHERE: Offices of Hutchinson, Cox, Coons, DuPriest, Orr & Sherlock 200 Forum Building 777 High Street Eugene, Oregon |
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