Reports: Trump tweet delays vote on bills that would allow for Taunton tribal casino

PBN Staff

05/09/2019

DONALD TRUMP derailed a vote on two bills related to the construction of a casino in Taunton by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. The vote has been rescheduled. Above, a rendering of the casino./ COURTESY FIRST LIGHT

TAUNTON – A vote on a pair of bills related to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe were delayed in the U.S. House of Representatives after President Donald Trump tweeted his opposition, Politico reported Wednesday. The bills would have paved the way to allow reservation land in Mashpee, Mass., and Taunton to be used for a $1…

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