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Maine Legislature vote expands sovereignty for Native American tribes

Native American tribes in Maine took an important step toward greater sovereignty as the state Legislature voted to let most federal laws apply to Wabanaki tribes, putting them on the same footing as other federally recognized tribes across the country. Both the Maine House and Senate approved the bill with enough support Wednesday to overcome a potential veto of the bill. “Today signifies a landmark victory in the pursuit of Wabanaki self-determination," Penobscot Nation Chief Kir...
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Equal Rights Amendment champion comes up short in final effort as lawmaker

A feminist lawmaker who has been pressing for the Equal Rights Amendment for five decades came up short in her final effort before leaving the Maine Legislature. Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt, 78, was weary and resigned — and frustrated — as she was stymied yet again by her proposal's failure to win a two-thirds majority in the House on Wednesday. “It’s a done deal for this session, and for my career,” said Reckitt, D-South Portland.
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