The United States granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999 and sets the stage for renewed clashes with animal rights activists.
SEATTLE — The United States granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999.
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The United States has granted Washington's Makah Indian Tribe a long-sought waiver under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that helps clear the way for sanctioned whale hunts.
After decades of legal challenges and scientific review, the U.S. granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999. But some hurdles remain.