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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2003

The federal judge overseeing the Indian trust fund said on Tuesday he is considering placing the system in receivership.

U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth made his comments during the ongoing trial. He said a receiver may be the only way to ensure the Department of Interior is carrying out trust reform and is telling the truth.

Paul Homan, a former special trustee, testified that he supported a receiver.

Get the Story:
Judge hints at Indian Trust receivership (The Farmington Daily Times 5/8)
Federal Government Misplaces Billions of Dollars From Indian Trust Fund (CNSNews 5/7)

Relevant Links:
Indian Trust: Cobell v. Norton - http://www.indiantrust.com
Cobell v. Norton, Department of Justice - http://www.usdoj.gov/civil/cases/cobell/index.htm
Indian Trust, Department of Interior - http://www.doi.gov/indiantrust

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