Adding weight to the charges of political influence: the opposing tribes had contributed more than $230,000 to the Democratic Party.

Indeed, in the ensuing 18 months, the triumphant tribes would contribute $230,000 to the Democratic Party.

The victorious tribes later contributed about $300,000 to the Democratic Party.

Last year, after the decision, the tribes opposing the permit contributed $230,000 to the Democratic Party.

In 1996, after the decision to kill the project, the tribes opposing the permit contributed $230,000 to the Democratic Party.

Krayhayft's tribe joined them, and contributed ears of corn to their dinner.

The tribe, which has about 3,000 members, has contributed $239,000 to federal political campaigns so far in 2004, 62 percent to Republicans.

Many different Indian tribes contributed to its history.

Most of the $2 million funding comes from the taxpayer but the tribe is contributing $100,000 and will retain ownership after the event.

The tribe, in turn, would contribute about $5 million a year to the county.