 WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. AP Lawmakers on the Navajo Nation have approved a massive spending bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic that includes money for water projects, power lines, broadband and casino employees who have been laid off. The Navajo Nation Council passed the nearly 651 million in spending late Friday after discussing it for more than 28 hours in a special session over three days. The money comes from the Navajo Nations share of 8 billion federal coronavirus relief funding that was set aside for tribes. This was a collective effort that brought to the service all the underlying, systemic challenges like lack of running water and access to electricity that are common throughout the Navajo Nation, council Speaker Seth Damon said Saturday. This legislation begins to directly address those obstacles we face, as Navajo people, in protecting the health of our own homes and communities. Navajo President Jonathan Nez has 10 days to act on the measure once it reaches him. Its unclear whether hell keep the legislation intact. Many of his proposals are reflected in the bill but not in the exact amounts he outlined to lawmakers. Nez previously signed off on about 60 million in spending but vetoed 70 million in proposed spending. The tribe received more than 714 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. With the measure approved Friday, about 1.15 million remains. The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise is relying on 24 million in the tribal legislation to put hundreds of casino employees back on the payroll. The tribes three casinos in New Mexico, and a travel center and resort casino in northern Arizona remain closed. The enterprise continued paying its employees but nearly exhausted its cash reserves after 19... 