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MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003

The federal government has to settle the long-running Indian trust fund case, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer says in an editorial today.

"It seems that the administration -- and this legal battle goes back several administrations -- cannot muster the will to solve the problem," the paper says. "That must change."

The paper says the debacle has already cost taxpayers millions and will cost more unless resolved.

Get the Story:
Editorial: Quickly resolve U.S. trust assets (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 5/12)

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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