The pages included here contain some of the history behind Bill S. 2829, as well as information regarding the purpose and meaning of various sections of the bill, including sections 4 and 6 (what ultimately became 25 U.S.C. 1723 and 1725).
Draft of a Portion of the Senate Report for the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act: Sections titled "Purpose," "Background and Need" and "Special Issues." Includes handwritten notes.
Memo from Timothy Woodcock to Senator Cohen, summarizing disagreement between Interior and State: status of Tribes as municipalities under the Maine Implementing Act (MIA). The State specifically wanted to keep the Tribes under Maine law and not…