Obama Signs Bill Settling African-American Farmers' and Native Americans' Lawsuits

(WASHINGTON) -- Signing a law that he says closes a “long and unfortunate chapter” in the nation’s history, President Obama put his signature on the bill Wednesday to settle African-American farmers’ and Native Americans’ lawsuits against the federal government.

“This is one of those issues where you don't always get political credit, but it's just the right thing to do,” Obama said at the bill signing surrounded by multiple members of Congress in Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

The legislation authorizes $1.15 billion for black farmers who say they were discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is a bill that was introduced by then-Senator Obama. The legislation also authorizes a $3.4 billion settlement with American Indians who say the U.S. Interior Department mismanaged trust accounts for natural resource royalties.

“Now, after 14 years of litigation, it's finally time to address the way that Native Americans were treated by their government. It's finally time to make things right.”

The president said that the bill represents not just making amends, but is also a reaffirming of the nation’s values of fairness, equality and opportunity.

“It's about helping families who suffered through no fault of their own get back on their feet. It's about restoring a sense of trust between the American people and the government that plays such an important role in their lives," said the president.

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Crazy.

It boggles my mind to see HIStory in this country. 

The depths of the political agenda, and depravity shown threw-out time of this place turns my stomach. 

Not to mention the scores of drones who continue to spew the doctrine of such a system.

After scores of truth like this, from numerous accounts from over hundreds of years I still can't see how some turn a blind eye and deaf ear to the wrongs perpetuated in the name of sovereignty. 

Now don't get me wrong, I am not one of those ppl that live hear and hate the US. 

But seriously

And the wrongs continue in our politics today with no accountability. 

I guess if you make the rules anything is ok.

When I was younger I wanted to serve in the armed forces, as my talents were well suited. But my conscience could not bring me to make that move with my knowledge of what had been done in the name of this country.

It must just be me, my desire to survive and thrive must not be as strong as others seeing as some have copied the ethical, and moral compass as the country and can sleep at night. smh

So when we begin to grip, and complain about why these kids do this, or why our men act like that, or I can't believe she did that.

Just remember they were all taught by the best, the US government. 

I think it's time for me to join whatever group or organization that will look out for my interest as well.

Holla

It is refreshing, albeit rare, to see Obama actually do something, anything, for his most loyal constituency..

I think he doesn't get enough credit for what he does.