Gambling On a Gaming Future
11 July 2000 - 12:50pm
A small tribe in San Diego County is planning a casino to bring in money for housing and a health clinic but some residents don't think it is a good idea.
The Jamul Indian Tribe wants to build a new community center, some new homes, a health clinic, and maybe a museum. They plan to bring in the money by starting a casino on the Jamul reservation in San Diego County. Some residents think the project is not a good idea becausethe site for the casino is on " six acres in a residential area with a creek running through the property and a schoolbus stop in front."
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Tiny Tribe Pins Big Plans on Casino
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The New York Times, July 11, 2000
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