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The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge spans the St. Marys River between the United States and Canada connecting the twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie,Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie,Ontario. The bridge is operated by the International Bridge Administration under the direction of the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority,a bi-national governing body consisting of four directors appointed by the Governor of Michigan and four appointed by the Canadian government-owned Federal Bridge Corporation.
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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians,commonly shortened to Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians or the more colloquial Soo Tribe,is a federally recognized Native American tribe in what is now known as Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The tribal headquarters is located within Sault Ste. Marie,the major city in the region,which is located on the St. Marys River.
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References
- ↑ 2003-2004 Michigan Manual: State Representative Scott Shackleton
- ↑ Snyder - Four new members appointed to the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority
- ↑ House Resolution 353 (2004): A resolution for the Honorable Scott Shackleton
- ↑ The Political Graveyard: Shackleton, Scott
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