Tribal Council Revises Candidate Eligibility Rules, Prompting Criticism

Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders have approved changes to their election code, right before their September elections.While the council members say the changes will safeguard the tribe, critics say it’s underhanded politics at their worst.Brian Bull reports…

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Tribal Council Revises Candidate Eligibility Rules, Prompting Criticism

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