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Maine governor vetoes proposal sought by tribes to ensure they benefit from federal laws

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills delivered a setback to Native American tribes in Maine seeking greater sovereignty on Friday, vetoing a proposal aimed at ensuring most federal laws apply to them despite a state land claims settlement that dates back to the 1980s. The governor said she does not want the tribes in Maine to be unfairly excluded from federal benefits enjoyed by other tribes across the country. Both the Maine House and Senate approved the bill with bipartisan majorities big enough to override the governor’s veto. ....

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