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Settlements Approved for Native Americans and African American Farmers

HeadlineNov 22, 2010

The Senate has unanimously approved two multi-billion-dollar settlements to resolve longstanding lawsuits over the mismanagement of Native American land trusts dating back to the 19th century and discrimination complaints filed by African American farmers against the U.S Department of Agriculture. Some $3.4 billion will be paid out to more than 300,000 Native Americans to settle claims over unpaid royalties on seized lands. Black farmers will receive just more than $1.1 billion.

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