Tribes Weighing Strategy Against Gaming Measure - 2004-01-13
As California's flush Indian tribes get ready to challenge an initiative targeted for the November ballot that jeopardizes their monopoly on casino gambling, some within their ranks are advising restraint.

If that advice is taken, it would represent a marked change in strategy for a political power that has developed a reputation for spending whatever it takes to win.

A number of prominent tribal officials are warning that flaunting their wealth in another political contest could backfire and end up benefiting the racetracks and cardrooms that are sponsoring the November initiative.
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Farewells get attention in busy legislative session - 2004-01-13
Only a small number of lawmakers publicly defended Sen. Joseph Suliga, D-Union, when he was charged with harassing a woman in an Atlantic City casino last year.

But on the final legislative session Monday, Suliga was treated to a warm and fuzzy farewell praising his character and good humor. Not a word was said on the public troubles that led him to leave politics.

"We are all going to feel something is missing," said Sen. Ray Lesniak, D-Union before embracing the departing Suliga. "We love you."
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