ICT OP/ED: It’s time to settle Cobell
(NEW YORK) -- It’s true that $1.4 billion is a long way from $50 billion. It’s true that $50 million to $100 million for legal fees is a chunk of change by anyone’s standards. However, it is also true that, when it comes to matters of politics and money, timing is everything.
Lawmakers OK Navajo trust fund settlement
(UTAH) -- The Utah Legislature has signed off on a court settlement that would send $33 million to the Utah portion of the Navajo Nation for alleged state mismanagement of a reservation oil royalties trust fund.
Officials defend Indian trust settlement
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Obama administration officials Wednesday vigorously defended the $3.4 billion settlement of a class-action lawsuit over the long-standing federal mismanagement of Indian tribal trusts, countering criticisms of exorbitant lawyers' fees, meager payouts to victims and a lack of overall transparency.
BLOG: On Capitol Hill, Administration Defends Indian Trust Deal
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Senior administration officials today defended the proposed $1.4 billion settlement to resolve a long-running Indian trust dispute, telling skeptical members of a House committee that the resolution, which requires congressional authorization, is fair and appropriate.
With Cobell Settlement, Congress Takes Its Time
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- If things had gone according to schedule, one of the largest class action suits brought against the U.S. government would have already gone through Congress, been approved by a judge and the government would soon be cutting checks.
Cobell critics surface on Capitol Hill
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Tribal leaders are increasingly raising concerns over a proposed Cobell v. Salazar lawsuit settlement. Some want Congress to put the brakes on the matter to better examine how Indian class members would be affected.
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