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78 Navajo Nation Council Members Accused Of Fraud In Lawsuit
Posted on 1 Aug 2011 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - (AP) A special prosecutor filed a lawsuit against 78 current and former Navajo Nation Council members alleging massive fraud in their use of $36 million in discretionary funds intended for Navajos in need. The lawsuit filed Thursday... Read More

House Clears Indian, Black Farmer Settlements
Posted on 1 Dec 2010 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. - (AP) American Indian landowners and black farmers who for years have waited for Washington to address their claims of government mistreatment won a hard-fought victory Tuesday as Congress cleared legislation to pay the groups $4.6 billion... Read More

Judge Approves USDA, Indian Farmers Settlement
Posted on 29 Apr 2011 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. - (AP) A federal judge has approved a $680 million settlement between the Agriculture Department and American Indian farmers who say they were denied loans because of discrimination. The two sides agreed on the deal last year subject... Read More