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Cherokees Face DNA Tests in Bloodline Battle Over Casino Wealth
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee, North Carolina, contemplates DNA testing to weed out absentee members as Harrah's Cherokee Casino pays out about 155 million dollars yearly. A split between residents and nonresidents over enrollment, voting, and per capita checks fuels a fierce discussion on identity and control of casino riches.
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