And now:Sonja Keohane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: The article has this quote, and I see no direct quote from the Crow, which makes my jaded mind think that what is "good news for the people of Montana" might not be good news for Indian people: " Both Democratic and Republican leaders touted the session as a success, one in which they quickly accomplished what they were sent there to do. "It's good news for the people of Montana because these complex issues have been unresolved for many years,"..." <http://www.billingsgazette.com/region/990617_reg25.html> Compact is water under the bridge Legislature finishes special session on approval of tribal-state water deal By ERIN P. BILLINGS Gazette State Bureau HELENA - The special session of the 1999 Legislature wrapped up its work Wednesday and approved a controversial agreement between the state and Crow Tribe settling disputes over water uses and coal taxes that plagued both parties for years. ---end of excerpt----