Governor returns big contribution from Indian gambling group

[Judi Lynn]

Governor returns big contribution from Indian gambling group
By TOM CHORNEAU, Associated Press Writer

Thursday, August 4, 2005

(08-04) 00:18 PDT SACRAMENTO, (AP) --
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will return a $50,000 donation from a partner in a tribal casino project after The Associated Press raised questions about the governor's pledge to limit political contributions, an aide said.

Last week at a birthday celebration fundraising event in Yuba City, the governor received a $50,000 contribution from Yuba County Entertainment LLC, a partner in a proposed hotel and casino development south of the town of Olivehurst.

The AP questioned the donation Wednesday because Schwarzenegger made a promise during the 2003 recall campaign not to accept campaign contributions from groups that negotiate directly with his office. He specifically identified Indian tribal gambling as among those special interests.

A top political aide to Schwarzenegger said Wednesday that the governor would return the money promptly.
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/08/04/state/n001829D43.DTL

[Journeyman]

1. He's a very ethical man. . .

once his failings are made public.

[EST]

2. Yup-I promise to do the right thing,

if I get caught.

[pinniped]

3. Caught again, Turdinator.

The POS who can't be bought.

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