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Litigation

Obama Signs Law Settling Indian Tribes, Black Farmers Lawsuits

WASHINGTON, D.C. - (AP) American Indians and black farmers will be paid $4.6 billion to address claims of government mistreatment over many decades under landmark legislation President Barack Obama signed Wednesday. The legislation "closes a long and unfortunate chapter in our history," Obama said. "It's finally time to make things right." Full version available to lexis.com subscribers.