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Long Island Shinnecocks face setback in fight to be recognized

The Shinnecock Indians are facing a major setback in their fight to be recognized as an official tribe. Department of Interior officials acknowledged their position in a letter to Senator Chuck Schumer

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Jan 5, 2006, 6:44 PM

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