Congress passes settlement funding for American Indian, black farmer lawsuits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed landmark legislation to pay for some $4.6 billion in settlements with American Indians and black farmers who say they faced discrimination and mistreatment from the government. Lawmakers voted 256-152 to...

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