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    Tobacco compact at standstill

    Okmulgee, Oklahoma (AP)

    Negotiations between the state and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for a tobacco compact have come to a standstill.

    Tribal leaders say the state has gone back on its word more than once during negotiations, is not dealing fairly with the tribe and is attempting to infringe on the tribe’s sovereignty.

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