Maine governor flags national precedent in Indian land suit
Maine Governor James B. Longley warned that a 12 million acre land claim suit by the Oglala Sioux and Penobscot Passamaquoddy tribes could set a national precedent. Attorney Thomas Tureen countered, saying the Maine case is distinct from federal claims and focuses on monetary compensation for treaty violations.
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Maine Lies on Indian Land Claims Split View by Attorney General
Maine Attorney General Joseph E. Brennan argues the state should press in court for a 12 million acre claim by the Indians as preferable to court settlements with Passamaquoddy and Penobscot. He cites past Maine contributions of 12 to 15 million dollars and says further state lands should not be forfeited at the high per acre value. Brennan aligns partly with Judge Gunter on a 25 million dollar federal settlement extinguishing privately owned lands, but opposes a 100 thousand acre public lands grant, calling state land a precious commodity and noting the need to weigh past expenditures. He maintains the original legal analysis remains reconfirmed.
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Dukakis backs national health insurance plan for US
Governor Dukakis urged the federal government to adopt universal coverage as a right. He cautioned about inflation and called for strong cost controls, tighter regulation of doctors, and gradual implementation with planning and budgeting aligned to Medicare and Medicaid experiences.
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