Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said Tuesday it's time for people to ''focus on reality'' concerning Native American matters instead of criticizing the team's nickname. ''We understand the issues out there, and we're not an issue,'' Snyder said. Snyder has insisted he will not change the Redskins' name, calling it a ''badge of honor.'' He did not directly answer when asked to respond to those who say the foundation is a way of throwing money at the problem to placate critics. The Redskins are donating one-tenth of the $1 million cost to refurbish the school's sports field.
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