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MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002

The federal government needs to be held accountable for managing Indian trust assets, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader says in an editorial.

The paper refers to two cases the Supreme Court heard last week. The paper doesn't believe a ruling will "dramatically" affect the federal-tribal trust relationship.

But the paper adds: "It doesn't matter if it's incompetence or thievery, the government needs to be held accountable. No one in this nation should expect any less."

Get the Story:
Editorial: Accountable government (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 12/9)

Today on Indianz.Com:
Norton attacks 'unfit' trustee ruling

Relevant Links:
Indian Trust: Cobell v. Norton - http://www.indiantrust.com
White Mountain Apache Tribe - http://www.wmat.nsn.us
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

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