This Week from Indian Country Today

Brownback offers Obama political cover on Native apology
WASHINGTON – The nation’s top legislator who is pushing for an out-loud apology to Native Americans is offering political cover to President Barack Obama during a contentious election year. Read more »

Headlines

Salmon populations continue to decline
‘Indian’ mascot underscores past and future concerns
NCAI sponsors 2010 Census art competititon
Be careful what you wish for, a court case suggests
President nominates two more tribal citizens
Indians to receive $15 million in Labor grants
California tribe steps forward
Native American watches SOTU with first lady
EPA awards Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
Eucha residents will have a place to gather
Ruling awaited in Fremont Co. voting rights case
Chairwoman guest of president and Mrs. Obama
Alaskan actress and activist Diane Benson mounts campaign for office
Stalking: Shocking crime that strikes Native American leaders
USDA funds mortgages on Indian land
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe welcomes new chief justice
Mishewal Wappo Indians sue to regain tribal status
Mashantuckets to retool electricity system
Attorney General announces significant reforms
Salazar sets April deadline for Cape Wind project decision
Strong values and collaboration credited for tribes’ success
Mummy Island returns to Eyak village
Wyoming eligible for $117 million in AML funds
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‘Casino Jack and the United States of Money’ premieres at Sundance

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Opinion

Gingold: Cobell settlement will provide legacy

Mr. William Martin suggests in his opinion published Jan. 26, 2010, on Indian Country Today’s Web site that the $3.4 billion Cobell settlement is unfair to 500,000 individual Indians. Unfortunately, Mr. Martin omits mention of the fact that the settlement is three times that which has been awarded in aggregate to Indian tribes and individual Indians in the history of the United States. And he omits mention of the fact that this multi-billion dollar settlement is the largest settlement involving the United States government in the history of our nation. Worse, he misconstrues material facts, ignores governing procedures, and makes no effort to discuss his concerns with Ms. Cobell or class counsel. Read more »

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