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Irving, New York (AP) 12-08
Seneca Tribal President Barry Snyder accused Gov. David Paterson of knowingly signing a flawed bill into law to avoid an embarrassing override by state lawmakers had he vetoed the measure instead.
A day after Paterson approved legislation intended to enforce collection of excise taxes on cigarettes sold at Indian-owned stores, an angry Snyder said during mid December that tribal leaders were weighing options that included legal action and a media campaign in protest.
Seneca Tribal President Barry Snyder accused Gov. David Paterson of knowingly signing a flawed bill into law to avoid an embarrassing override by state lawmakers had he vetoed the measure instead.
A day after Paterson approved legislation intended to enforce collection of excise taxes on cigarettes sold at Indian-owned stores, an angry Snyder said during mid December that tribal leaders were weighing options that included legal action and a media campaign in protest.
