| USDA Says It Wants to Resolve Indian Farmer Claim |
| 11/6/2009 |
| The Obama administration says it will try to resolve a lawsuit filed by American Indian farmers. The lawsuit dates back to 1999. It contends Indian farmers and ranchers lost about 500 million dollars during the past three decades because of discrimination in lending from the Agriculture Department`s Farm Service Agency. The agency issues loans to farmers and ranchers who cannot get credit from commercial lenders. Justice Department spokeswoman Melissa Schwartz said the case is expected to be considered again by the court early next year. She says the federal Agriculture and Justice departments will give "fair consideration" to settling claims. The lawsuit is named after Fort Yates rancher George Keepseagle. It claims the Agriculture Department denied or delayed loans or failed to approve enough money for tribal farmers and ranchers. |
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