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 97 STAT. 856 PUBLIC LAW 98-134—OCT. 18, 1983 Organic governing document. Federal services and benefits, eligibility. which are not inconsistent with any specific provision of this Act shall be applicable to the Tribe. (b) The Tribe shall file with the Secretary a copy of its organic governing document and any amendments thereto. Such instrument must be consistent with the terms of this Act and the Act to Implement the Settlement of the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Land Claim as enacted by the State of Connecticut and approved June 9, 1982. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Tribe and members of the Tribe shall be eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes as of the date of enactment of this Act. OTHER CLAIMS DISCHARGED BY THIS ACT 25 USC 1759. SEC 10. Except as expressly provided herein, this Act shall consti- tute a general discharge and release of all obligations of the State of Connecticut and all of its political subdivisions, agencies, depart- ments, and all of the officers or employees thereof arising fiom any treaty or agreement with, or on behalf of the TVibe or the United States as trustee therefor. Provisions held invalid. 25 USC 1760. INSEPARABILITY SEC. 11. In the event that any provision of section 4 of this Act is held invaUd, it is the intent of Congress that the entire Act be invalidated. In the event that any other section or provision of this Act is held invalid, it is the intent of Congress that the remaining sections of this Act shall continue in full force and effect. Approved October 18, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1499 (S. 366) (H.R. 982): SENATE REPORT No. 98 -222 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 4, considered and passed House.

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